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NJ S4256

NJ S4256
Eliminates presumption of non-imprisonment for theft of a firearm.

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Introduced
12/09/2021
In Committee
12/09/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/11/2022

Introduced Session

2020-2021 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill provides that the presumption of non-imprisonment for certain third and fourth degree crimes does not apply to a person convicted of theft of a firearm. Theft of a firearm is a third degree crime which is punishable by a fine of up to $15,000, a term of imprisonment of three to five years, or both. Currently, N.J.S.2C:44-1 provides a presumption of non-imprisonment for most first-time offenders of third and fourth degree crimes. Accordingly, a first-time offender is typically sentenced to a term of probation, rather than a term of imprisonment upon conviction. This bill expands the list of crimes to which the presumption does not apply to include theft of a firearm.

AI Summary

This bill eliminates the presumption of non-imprisonment for a first-time offense of third-degree theft of a firearm. Typically, under New Jersey law, first-time offenders of third-degree crimes are presumed not to receive a prison sentence and instead are often sentenced to probation. However, this bill removes that presumption for the specific crime of theft of a firearm, meaning a first-time offender convicted of stealing a firearm can now be sentenced to a term of imprisonment. The bill aims to deter this type of criminal behavior by ensuring more serious consequences for those who steal firearms.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee (on 12/09/2021)
(2 Companion Bills)

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