First, if you break a law you cease, at least momentarily being law abiding. Second, ignorance of a law is not a allowable defence, outside mitigating the circumstances (and penalty). That said, this woman shouldnt be crucified, but can nationally citing honest mistake is not in the law either. She was wrong. New Jersey law has no flexibility. Shes between a rock and a hard place. NBA, youre failing diligence to your membership (I am a LM). Educate them on the responsibilities of each individual gun owner of being currently informed of the laws of the state they will enter, before entering and comply with those laws. Your agreement with the laws or not are immaterial. Your non-compliance will be costly. If you were to ask a PA Prosecuting attorney if they would overlook a NJ resident with a NJ concealed carry permit to violate PA carry laws while visiting their state, when that act would be legal in NJ, Im sure the reply would be delayed by boisterous laughter and then be delivered as, No, we enforce our laws. Legally defend her as best as possible, but remember she violated the laws of NJ.
Posted on: Thu, 18 Sep 2014 23:32:57 +0000
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