New Jersey Statutes 45:19-37. “Unlawful force” defined, penalties for use
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Attorney's Note
Under the New Jersey Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| crime of the fourth degree | up to 18 months | up to $10,000 |
Terms Used In New Jersey Statutes 45:19-37
- Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
- Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
- person: includes corporations, companies, associations, societies, firms, partnerships and joint stock companies as well as individuals, unless restricted by the context to an individual as distinguished from a corporate entity or specifically restricted to one or some of the above enumerated synonyms and, when used to designate the owner of property which may be the subject of an offense, includes this State, the United States, any other State of the United States as defined infra and any foreign country or government lawfully owning or possessing property within this State. See New Jersey Statutes 1:1-2
- 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
- Subpoena: A command to a witness to appear and give testimony.
10. a. Any person who is required to be licensed pursuant to the provisions of this act who enters any premises or dwelling without license or privilege or who employs the use of unlawful force in engaging in or assisting in the apprehension, arrest, detention, confinement, surrender, securing or surveillance of any person who has violated the provisions of N.J.S. 2C:29-7 or has failed to appear in any court of law in this State or any other state, when so required by law, or has failed to answer any charge, subpoena or court ordered inquiry, when so required by law, shall, in addition to any other criminal penalties provided under law, be guilty of a crime of the fourth degree.
As used in this section, the term “unlawful force” shall have the same meaning as set forth in N.J.S. 2C:3-11
b. A person who is required to be licensed pursuant to the provisions of this act shall not purchase, possess or carry a handgun, firearm or other weapon unless otherwise permitted under chapter 39 or 58 of Title 2C of the New Jersey Statutes. A person who violates the provisions of this subsection shall, in addition to any other criminal penalties provided under law, be guilty of a crime of the fourth degree.
L.2005,c.376,s.10.