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NJ S2809

NJ S2809
Eliminates presumption of non-imprisonment for theft of a firearm.


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Introduced
06/27/2018
In Committee
06/27/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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 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 punishable by a fine of up to $15,000 and/or a term of imprisonment of three to five years. The bill expands the list of crimes where the presumption of non-imprisonment does not apply to include theft of a firearm, meaning a first-time offender convicted of this crime will typically receive a sentence of imprisonment rather than probation.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee (on 06/27/2018)

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