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Introduced
06/25/2018
06/25/2018
In Committee
06/29/2018
06/29/2018
Crossed Over
06/30/2018
06/30/2018
Passed
Dead
01/08/2020
01/08/2020
Introduced Session
2018-2019 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 the third-degree crime of theft of a firearm. Typically, a first-time offender of a third-degree crime would be sentenced to probation rather than imprisonment. However, this bill specifies that the presumption of non-imprisonment does not apply to theft of a firearm, which is a third-degree crime punishable by up to $15,000 in fines and 3-5 years in prison. The bill aims to ensure that individuals convicted of stealing firearms face potential imprisonment, rather than just probation.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Received in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee (on 06/29/2018)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2018/Bills/A4500/4258_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2018/Bills/A4500/4258_I1.PDF |
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