New Jersey criminal charge
Pawnbrokers; loaning on firearms in New Jersey
Pawnbrokers; loaning on firearms is a criminal offense under New Jersey law, defined by N.J.S.A. 2C:39-11. Its classification is not fixed: New Jersey assigns a different penalty class depending on the circumstances of the offense. The class that applies — and the sentencing range that follows from it — depends on which statutory variant fits the facts.
Defined by N.J.S.A. 2C:39-11.
What is the penalty for pawnbrokers; loaning on firearms in New Jersey?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | 3 years to 5 years (Pawnbroker selling/lending/giving weapon, destructive device or explosive — Applies when a pawnbroker sells, offers to sell, lends, or gives away any weapon, destructive device, or explosive.; first-offender presumption of non-incarceration may apply (2C:44-1(e), carve-outs)) | presumptive | N.J.S.A. 2C:43-6 |
| Fine | up to $15,000 (Pawnbroker selling/lending/giving weapon, destructive device or explosive — Applies when a pawnbroker sells, offers to sell, lends, or gives away any weapon, destructive device, or explosive.; or up to double gain/loss (2C:43-3); offense-specific ceilings may exceed) | discretionary | N.J.S.A. 2C:43-6 |
| Jail / prison | up to 6 months (Loaning money secured by firearm — Applies when a person loans money using a handgun, rifle, or shotgun as security.; not a crime under the NJ Constitution (2C:1-4); municipal court) | discretionary | N.J.S.A. 2C:43-8 |
| Fine | up to $1,000 (Loaning money secured by firearm — Applies when a person loans money using a handgun, rifle, or shotgun as security.) | discretionary | N.J.S.A. 2C:43-8 |
Applies to current.
How is pawnbrokers; loaning on firearms classified in New Jersey?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pawnbroker selling/lending/giving weapon, destructive device or explosive | Crime of the Third Degree | Applies when a pawnbroker sells, offers to sell, lends, or gives away any weapon, destructive device, or explosive. | N.J.S.A. 2C:39-11undefined |
| Loaning money secured by firearm | Disorderly Persons Offense | Applies when a person loans money using a handgun, rifle, or shotgun as security. | N.J.S.A. 2C:39-11undefined |
Common questions about pawnbrokers; loaning on firearms in New Jersey
What degree of offense is pawnbrokers; loaning on firearms in New Jersey?
It depends on the circumstances: pawnbrokers; loaning on firearms ranges from a Disorderly Persons Offense to a Crime of the Third Degree in New Jersey under N.J.S.A. 2C:39-11.
Pawnbroker selling/lending/giving weapon, destructive device or explosive: Crime of the Third Degree (N.J.S.A. 2C:39-11) · Loaning money secured by firearm: Disorderly Persons Offense (N.J.S.A. 2C:39-11)
What are the penalties for pawnbrokers; loaning on firearms in New Jersey?
Which New Jersey statute covers pawnbrokers; loaning on firearms?
Pawnbrokers; loaning on firearms is governed by N.J.S.A. 2C:39-11 (Pawnbrokers; loaning on firearms).
Legal terms used in this law
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.