S 2863
Establishes crime of reckless discharge of firearm.
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Bill overview
This bill creates a new crime in New Jersey for recklessly discharging a firearm. It defines ‘recklessly’ and establishes escalating penalties for subsequent offenses: a disorderly persons offense for the first violation, a fourth-degree crime for a second, and a third-degree crime for any subsequent violation. The law also increases penalties if the discharge occurs within 100 yards of occupied structures or educational facilities. It includes provisions regarding separate sentencing for multiple convictions and an affirmative defense for self-defense.
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