Meaning of certain person | Babel Free

Definitions

1. [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
   US, informal
2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see certain, person.

Examples

“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.”

“Julio Cesar Salas, 20, of Fort Smith is facing two counts of felony breaking and entering, theft of property, theft of a firearm and possession of a firearm by a certain person, one count⟳ of felony possession of a controlled substance, as well as three counts of misdemeanor theft of property, and one count⟳ of misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia and fleeing.”

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