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31 /usr/local/share/www/libweb/collections/courts/appellate/a1819-19.opn.html -- rank: 672

... DEGREE POSSESSION OF A WEAPON (KNIFE) FOR AN UNLAWFUL PURPOSE, [ N.J.S.A.] 2C:39-4(d) CONVICTION INTO THE FIRST[-]DEGREE AGGRAVATED SEXUAL ASSAULT, [N ... third-degree possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, N.J.S.A. 2C:39-4(d); and fourth-degree unlawful possession of a weapon, N ... convictions for possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, N.J.S.A. 2C:39-4(d) merge for the purposes of sentencing. He added that ... guidance which purposes for possessing a gun are unlawful under N.J.S.A. 2C:39-4(a) and which are not.'' Diaz, 144 N.J. at ... third–degree possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, N.J.S.A. 2C:39-4(d). At sentencing, the trial court merged the former with ... possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, '[u]nder N.J.S.A. 2C:39- 4(d), 'in addition to proving knowing possession of a ...

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32 STATE OF NEW JERSEY v. BRANDON W. VASHEY STATE OF NEW JERSEY v. DARYEL L. RAWLS, a/k/a DARRYL RAWLS, DARYEL C RAWLS DARYL RAWLS, and DERRYL RAWLS STATE OF NEW JERSEY v. DECTRIC J. RAWLS, a/k/a JERMAINE JEFFERSON, LO LO DETRIC RAWLS, DETRIC J RAWL -- rank: 672

... a firearm in the course of committing a drug offense, N.J.S.A. 2C:39-4.1(a) (count forty-eight). Finally, the indictment charged Daryel ... a firearm in the course of committing a drug offense, N.J.S.A. 2C:39-4.1(a) (count forty-eight). In pleading guilty, Dectric did ... a firearm in the course of committing a drug offense, N.J.S.A. 2C:39-4.1(a), the other charge to which Dectric pled. Thus ... first-degree leader of a narcotics trafficking network. Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2C:39-4.1(d), the judge also properly imposed a consecutive term ... sentences required by N.J.S.A. 2C:35-3; N.J.S.A. 2C:39-4.1(d), and N.J.S.A. 2C:43-6 ...

docket:	a1065-12
court:	New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division
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33 State v. Wilbert Hannah -- rank: 670

... counts of possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, N.J.S.A. 2C:39-4(a). The State’s Case The State presented testimony that ...

docket:	a-74-75-19
court:	NJ Supreme Court
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34 STATE OF NEW JERSEY v. PAUL GAGLIANO -- rank: 670

... second-degree possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, N.J.S.A. 2C:39-4(a) (count three); and third-degree attempt to cause significant ... three with possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, N.J.S.A. 2C:39-4(a). To establish a defendant's guilt under that statute ... identification card, he should not be found guilty of violating N.J.S.A. 2C:39-4. Contrary to defendant's arguments, Sergeant Redding's testimony fell ...

docket:	a4064-09
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2012-02-03
status:	unpublished
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35 STATE OF NEW JERSEY v. KYLE M. GRESAK -- rank: 668

... possessing a firearm for an unlawful purpose in violation of N.J.S.A. 2C:39-4(a). The expanded statute 4 imposes a Graves Act mandatory ... b), (d); possession of a firearm for an unlawful purpose, N.J.S.A. 2C:39-4(a); possession of a firearm while in the course of ... distribution/possession with intent to distribute crime or bias crime, N.J.S.A. 2C:39-4.1(a); unlawful possession of a machine gun, handgun, rifle ...

docket:	a0483-20
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2021-11-08
status:	Unpublished
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36 State v. Edward Brims -- rank: 668

... conviction. Unlike the vast majority of convictions for violation of N.J.S.A. 2C:39-4, in which defendants also plead guilty to or are convicted ... the retrial. No reported decision has sustained a conviction under N.J.S.A. 2C:39-4 on proofs as weak as these. In my view, defendant ... s case, I would reverse defendant's conviction pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2C:39-4.                         I     The Court's confidence in the reliability of defendant's conviction under N.J.S.A. 2C:39-4 is not likely to be enhanced by the fact that ... of defendant's criminal purpose. Reexamination of the role of N.J.S.A. 2C:39-4 in the New Jersey Code of Criminal Justice (Code) N ... language of the Code, "knowledge" that such circumstances exist. See N.J.S.A. 2C:39-4 also prohibits possession of firearms, explosives, destructive devices, and ...

docket:	a-112-99
court:	njsupreme
decided:	2001-05-24
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citation:	168 N.J. 297
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37 STATE OF NEW JERSEY v. JAMES COMER, -- rank: 668

... the intention to use it unlawfully against another, contrary to N.J.S.A. 2C:39-4(a); ï‚· count seven -- first-degree robbery of Daru Abernathy ... the intention to use it unlawfully against another, contrary to N.J.S.A. 2C:39-4(a); ï‚· count ten -- first-degree robbery of Alison Adebola ... the intention to use it unlawfully against another, contrary to N.J.S.A. 2C:39-4(a); ï‚· count thirteen -- first-degree robbery of Tasandra Wright ... the intention to use it unlawfully against another, contrary to N.J.S.A. 2C:39-4(a); ï‚· count sixteen -- theft of a 1994 Honda automobile ...

docket:	a1230-18
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2020-03-23
status:	Unpublished
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38 /usr/local/share/www/libweb/collections/courts/appellate/a5136-17.opn.html -- rank: 663

... degree possession of a weapon (knife) for an unlawful purpose, N.J.S.A. 2C:39-4(d) (count two); fourth degree unlawful possession of a weapon ...

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39 STATE OF NEW JERSEY v. AMED INGRAM -- rank: 659

... possession of a firearm with intent to use it unlawfully, N.J.S.A. 2C:39-4(a)(1); second-degree possession of a firearm by certain ...

docket:	a1787-16
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2017-03-01
status:	published
citation:	449 N.J.Super. 94 155 A.3d 597
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40 State of New Jersey v. Kevin M. Campfield -- rank: 659

... second-degree possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, N.J.S.A. 2C:39-4(a); third-degree unlawful possession of a weapon, N.J ...

docket:	a-43-11
court:	New Jersey Supreme Court
decided:	2013-01-10
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41 STATE OF NEW JERSEY v. ROBERT BELL, -- rank: 654

... second-degree possession of a firearm for an unlawful purpose, N.J.S.A. 2C:39- 4(a); second-degree unlawful possession of a handgun, N.J ... Use It Unlawfully Against The Person Or Property Of Another (N.J.S.A. 2C:39-4),' (rev. June 16, 2003). The court must also instruct the ... guidance which purposes for possessing a gun are unlawful under N.J.S.A. 2C:39- 4(a) and which are not.' State v. Jenkins, 234 N ...

docket:	a5389-15
court:	New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2018-08-03
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42 STATE OF NEW JERSEY v. L. A. W. -- rank: 654

... degree possession of a weapon (handgun) for an unlawful purpose, N.J.S.A. 2C:39-4(a) (count seven); second- degree unlawful possession of a weapon ... of a weapon (knife, stun gun) for an unlawful purpose, N.J.S.A. 2C:39-4(d) (counts nine and eleven); fourth- A-4297-17T4 2 ...

docket:	a4297-17
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2021-01-14
status:	Unpublished
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43 STATE OF NEW JERSEY v. DARIUS FRAD BASS -- rank: 652

... second-degree possession of a firearm for an unlawful purpose, N.J.S.A. 2C:39-4(a) (count three); second-degree unlawful possession of a firearm ... of a weapon, a motor vehicle, for an unlawful purpose, N.J.S.A. 2C:39-4(d) (count ten); fourth-degree possession of a controlled dangerous ... degree possession of a weapon while committing a CDS offense, N.J.S.A. 2C:39-4.1(a) (count fourteen); and fourth-degree resisting arrest, N ... and, indeed, possession of a handgun is not always unlawful. N.J.S.A. 2C:39-4 was enacted not to criminalize possession of a weapon but ... criminalize possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose . Specifically, N.J.S.A. 2C:39-4(a) makes it a crime of the second degree to possess a firearm for an unlawful purpose, and N.J.S.A. 2C:39-4(d) makes it a crime of the third degree ...

docket:	a5000-10
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2013-06-04
status:	unpublished
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44 STATE OF NEW JERSEY v. RAQUEL GARAJAU -- rank: 652

... unlawful purpose, N.J.S.A. 2C:5-2 and N.J.S.A. 2C:39-4(a)(1) (count ten); second-degree possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, N.J.S.A. 2C:39-4(a)(1) (count eleven); third-degree conspiracy to distribute marijuana ...

docket:	a2807-18
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2021-05-04
status:	Unpublished
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45 State v. Jonathan Mercedes -- rank: 652

... second-degree possession of a firearm for an unlawful purpose, N.J.S.A. 2C:39-4(a)(1); second-degree unlawful possession of a handgun, N ... second-degree possession of a firearm for an unlawful purpose, N.J.S.A. 2C:39-4(a)(1); second-degree unlawful possession of a handgun, N ...

docket:	a_6_7_17
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