New Jersey legal term
Ballistic knife in New Jersey Criminal Law
Current through 2026 New Jersey legislative session
In New Jersey criminal law, “Ballistic knife” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the New Jersey criminal code.
What does “Ballistic knife” mean in New Jersey criminal law?
"Ballistic knife" means any weapon or other device capable of lethal use and which can propel a knife blade. v. (N.J.S.A. 2C:39-1)
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