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Minor's access to a loaded firearm; penalty, conditions in New jersey

disorderly persons offenseCurrent through 2026 New Jersey legislative session

Minor's access to a loaded firearm; penalty, conditions is a disorderly persons offense under New jersey criminal law, defined by N.J.S.A. 2C:58-15. As a disorderly persons offense, it is punishable within the statutory sentencing range New jersey sets for that offense class. New jersey sorts criminal offenses into felonies, misdemeanors, and petty offenses, each carrying its own penalty range.

Defined by N.J.S.A. 2C:58-15.

What is the penalty for minor's access to a loaded firearm; penalty, conditions in New jersey?

Penalties for Minor's access to a loaded firearm; penalty, conditions
PenaltyRangeBasisAuthority
Jail / prisonup to 6 months (no statutory minimum) (not a crime under the NJ Constitution (2C:1-4); municipal court)discretionaryN.J.S.A. 2C:43-8
Fineup to 1000 usd (no statutory minimum)discretionaryN.J.S.A. 2C:43-8

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Common questions about minor's access to a loaded firearm; penalty, conditions in New jersey

Is minor's access to a loaded firearm; penalty, conditions a crime in New Jersey?

Minor's access to a loaded firearm; penalty, conditions is a disorderly persons offense in New Jersey, which is not a crime under the New Jersey Constitution (N.J.S.A. 2C:1-4) — it carries no criminal record and is heard in municipal court. Governed by N.J.S.A. 2C:58-15.

What are the penalties for minor's access to a loaded firearm; penalty, conditions in New Jersey?

As a disorderly persons offense, minor's access to a loaded firearm; penalty, conditions carries up to 6 months (no mandatory minimum) of incarceration and a fine of up to $1,000 (no mandatory minimum) under N.J.S.A. 2C:43-8 (current).

Which New Jersey statute covers minor's access to a loaded firearm; penalty, conditions?

Minor's access to a loaded firearm; penalty, conditions is governed by N.J.S.A. 2C:58-15 (Minor's access to a loaded firearm; penalty, conditions).

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This reference is informational and is not legal advice. Penalty ranges are the statutory classification ranges; sentencing in a specific case depends on its facts and history.