New Jersey statute
N.J.S.A. 2C:39-14 — 2nd degree crimes
Current through P.L.2025, c.346, and J.R.22
Part of Chapter 39, New Jersey Statutes.
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Full text of N.J.S.A. 2C:39-14
Statutory text current through the P.L.2025, c.346, and J.R.22. This publication reproduces the official text of the New Jersey Statutes from the statute files published by the New Jersey Legislature; it is not the official statutes of the State of New Jersey.
a. Any person who teaches or demonstrates to any other person the use, application, or making of any firearm, explosive or destructive device, or technique capable of causing injury or death to a person, knowing or having reason to know or intending that it will be employed for use in, or in furtherance of, an illegal activity is guilty of a crime of the second degree.
b. Any person who assembles with one or more persons for the purpose of training with, practicing with, or being instructed in the use of any firearm, explosive or destructive device, or technique capable of causing injury or death to a person, intending to unlawfully employ it for use in, or in furtherance of, an illegal activity is guilty of a crime of the second degree.
L. 1983, c. 229, s.1; amended by 1988,c.76,s.1.
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Questions this section answers
What degree of offense is 2nd degree crimes in New Jersey?
2nd degree crimes is a crime of the second degree in New Jersey under N.J.S.A. 2C:39-14.
Which New Jersey statute covers 2nd degree crimes?
2nd degree crimes is governed by N.J.S.A. 2C:39-14 (2nd degree crimes).
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