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Bill > A1068
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Introduced
01/27/2016
01/27/2016
In Committee
01/27/2016
01/27/2016
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2018
01/08/2018
Introduced Session
2016-2017 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill would increase the statute of limitations for theft of a firearm. Under current law, theft of a firearm constitutes a crime of the third degree, which is punishable by imprisonment of three to five years, a fine of up to $15,000, or both. Generally, prosecution of a crime of the first, second, third, or fourth degree must be commenced within five years after the crime is committed. Therefore, prosecution for theft of a firearm must be commenced within five years. This bill would increase the current five-year limitation on prosecuting the crime of theft of a firearm to 10 years.
AI Summary
This bill would increase the statute of limitations for prosecution of theft of a firearm from the current 5 years to 10 years. Under current law, theft of a firearm is a crime of the third degree, punishable by imprisonment of 3 to 5 years, a fine of up to $15,000, or both. This bill extends the time period during which the state can bring charges for this offense, allowing prosecution to be commenced within 10 years after the crime is committed, rather than the previous 5-year limit.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee (on 01/27/2016)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2016/Bills/A1500/1068_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2016/Bills/A1500/1068_I1.PDF |
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