certain person

== English == === Etymology === The heading of the relevant section of the criminal code; e.g.: 2020 Arkansas Code § 5-73-103 "Possession of firearms by certain persons" NJ Rev Stat § 2C:39-7 (2019) "Certain persons not to have weapons or ammunition" === Noun === certain person (plural certain persons) (US, criminal law, informal) [in relation to a specific action] a person who is a member of a specific class for whom the action constitutes a crime; typically the action is possession of a weapon and the class is convicted felons What is a “Certain Persons Not to Have Weapons″ Offense in New Jersey? Chamlin Uliano & Walsh A Certain Persons Offense is considered a Fourth Degree Crime, punishable by a maximum term of 18 months in New Jersey State Prison if the defendant satisfies any of the criteria for a “certain person” and is found in possession of any of the above weapons other than a firearm. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see certain,‎ person.