Bill
Bill > A4737
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Introduced
10/11/2022
10/11/2022
In Committee
10/11/2022
10/11/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024
01/08/2024
Introduced Session
2022-2023 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. Under current law, theft of a firearm is a third degree crime, which is punishable by a term of imprisonment of three to five years, a fine of up to $15,000, or both. Current law provides that there is a presumption of non-imprisonment for most first-time offenders of third and fourth degree crimes. Therefore, 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 of non-imprisonment does not apply to include theft of a firearm.
AI Summary
This bill eliminates the presumption of non-imprisonment for the theft of a firearm, which is currently a third-degree crime. Under current law, there is a presumption of non-imprisonment for most first-time offenders of third and fourth-degree crimes, meaning they are typically sentenced to probation rather than imprisonment. This bill removes that presumption for theft of a firearm, so a person convicted of that offense would be more likely to receive a term of imprisonment.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee (on 10/11/2022)
Official Document
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bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/A4737 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/A5000/4737_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/A5000/4737_I1.PDF |
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