Terms Used In New Jersey Statutes 2A:152-2

  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • Dower: A widow
  • State: extends to and includes any State, territory or possession of the United States, the District of Columbia and the Canal Zone. See New Jersey Statutes 1:1-2
No conviction or judgment for any offense against this state, shall make or work corruption of blood, disinhersion of heirs, loss of dower, or forfeiture of estate.

The benefit of clergy is abolished.

L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.