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Availability of alcoholic beverages to underaged, offenses in New jersey
Availability of alcoholic beverages to underaged, offenses is a disorderly persons offense under New jersey criminal law, defined by N.J.S.A. 2C:33-17. As a disorderly persons offense, it is punishable within the statutory sentencing range New jersey sets for that offense class. New jersey sorts criminal offenses into felonies, misdemeanors, and petty offenses, each carrying its own penalty range.
Defined by N.J.S.A. 2C:33-17.
What is the penalty for availability of alcoholic beverages to underaged, offenses in New jersey?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 6 months (no statutory minimum) (not a crime under the NJ Constitution (2C:1-4); municipal court) | discretionary | N.J.S.A. 2C:43-8 |
| Fine | up to 1000 usd (no statutory minimum) | discretionary | N.J.S.A. 2C:43-8 |
Applies to current.
Common questions about availability of alcoholic beverages to underaged, offenses in New jersey
Is availability of alcoholic beverages to underaged, offenses a crime in New Jersey?
What are the penalties for availability of alcoholic beverages to underaged, offenses in New Jersey?
As a disorderly persons offense, availability of alcoholic beverages to underaged, offenses carries up to 6 months (no mandatory minimum) of incarceration and a fine of up to $1,000 (no mandatory minimum) under N.J.S.A. 2C:43-8 (current).
Which New Jersey statute covers availability of alcoholic beverages to underaged, offenses?
Availability of alcoholic beverages to underaged, offenses is governed by N.J.S.A. 2C:33-17 (Availability of alcoholic beverages to underaged, offenses).
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This reference is informational and is not legal advice. Penalty ranges are the statutory classification ranges; sentencing in a specific case depends on its facts and history.