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Bill > A2605
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Introduced
02/08/2016
02/08/2016
In Committee
02/08/2016
02/08/2016
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2018
01/08/2018
Introduced Session
2016-2017 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 offender convicted of theft of a firearm, a third-degree crime punishable by up to $15,000 in fines and 3-5 years in prison. Currently, the presumption of non-imprisonment applies to most first-time offenders of third and fourth-degree crimes, meaning they are typically sentenced to probation rather than imprisonment. This bill expands the list of crimes to which the presumption does not apply to include theft of a firearm, ensuring that first-time offenders convicted of this crime can be sentenced to a term of imprisonment.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee (on 02/08/2016)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2016/Bills/A3000/2605_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2016/Bills/A3000/2605_I1.PDF |
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