New Hampshire Revised Statutes 159:15 – Possession of Dangerous Weapon While Committing a Violent Crime
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I. A person shall be guilty of a class A misdemeanor if that person uses or employs slung shot, metallic knuckles, billies, or other deadly weapon as defined in N.H. Rev. Stat. § 625:11, V during the commission or attempted commission of a violent crime.
II. “Violent crime,” for purposes of this section, means “violent crime” as defined in N.H. Rev. Stat. § 651:5, XIII.
II. “Violent crime,” for purposes of this section, means “violent crime” as defined in N.H. Rev. Stat. § 651:5, XIII.
Attorney's Note
Under the New Hampshire Revised Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class A misdemeanor | up to 1 year | up to $2,000 |
Terms Used In New Hampshire Revised Statutes 159:15
- person: may extend and be applied to bodies corporate and politic as well as to individuals. See New Hampshire Revised Statutes 21:9