Police in Irvington, NJ respond to a shooting, arrest the shooter, and see a handgun in a foyer to an apartment building. The police go into the foyer and seize the gun. Is this OK? Did the police need a warrant? Join Instructor Lt. Joey Sperlazza as he breaks down the State of New Jersey v Valerio-Guzman. This is a NJ Superior Court Appellate Division UNPUBLISHED opinion.

The full ruling can be read here: www.njcourts.gov/system/files/court-opinions/2025/a3453-22.pdf

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