This episode of Gun Talk discusses the legal ramifications for Chenine Allen, a Pennsylvania resident with a carry permit, who was arrested in New Jersey for unlawful possession of a handgun and hollow-point ammunition. Attorney Evan Nappen explains the strict New Jersey laws, the potential severe penalties, and the defense strategies being employed, highlighting the critical need for national carry reciprocity. The discussion also touches on the political motivations behind such strict enforcement and the importance of supporting legal defense funds.
This video features Evan Nappen, a New Jersey firearms attorney, discussing the case of his client, Shaneen Allen. Allen, a single mother and medical professional, was arrested in New Jersey for carrying a legally purchased and licensed firearm from Pennsylvania. Nappen highlights the disparity between Allen's situation and the leniency shown to Ray Rice, emphasizing New Jersey's strict and complex gun laws. He explains that Allen is not eligible for pre-trial diversion despite being approved by the program director, and faces a minimum mandatory three-year prison sentence for a technical violation. Nappen also discusses the potential defense of ignorance or mistake of law and the relevance of the firearm amnesty period during which Allen possessed the handgun.
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