The Graves Act is a law enacted in New Jersey to curb gun violence by imposing significant and harsh penalties for weapons charges.  Under the Graves Act, the normal period of parole ineligibility is extended to three years in most cases—meaning that if you are facing an unlawful possession charge and the weapon was a gun, you may serve a minimum three-year jail term.  Our lawyers understand how to challenge this harsh result through the complex process of advocating for what is known as a “Graves Act waiver”, which can potentially reduce the three-year minimum sentence.