Yes, there are a variety of ways an individual can be sentenced to jail or prison if convicted for a weapon or, worse yet, a firearm offense. You should also know that most gun offenses, including unlawful possession and possession of a handgun for an unlawful purpose, fall under the Graves Act which make prison mandatory. The prison term for an indictable weapon/gun offense is 10-20 years, 5-10 years and up to 5 years for a first degree crime, second degree crime, or third degree crime, respectively.
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