New jersey criminal charge
Commercial bribery and breach of duty to act disinterestedly in New jersey
Commercial bribery and breach of duty to act disinterestedly is a criminal offense under New jersey law, defined by N.J.S.A. 2C:21-10. Its classification is not fixed: New jersey assigns a different penalty class depending on the circumstances of the offense. The class that applies — and the sentencing range that follows from it — depends on which statutory variant fits the facts.
Defined by N.J.S.A. 2C:21-10.
What is the penalty for commercial bribery and breach of duty to act disinterestedly in New jersey?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | 5 years to 10 years (Benefit $75,000 or more — The benefit involved in the violation is $75,000.00 or more.; presumption of imprisonment (2C:44-1(d))) | presumptive | N.J.S.A. 2C:43-6 |
| Fine | up to 150000 usd (no statutory minimum) (Benefit $75,000 or more — The benefit involved in the violation is $75,000.00 or more.; or up to double gain/loss (2C:43-3); offense-specific ceilings may exceed) | discretionary | N.J.S.A. 2C:43-6 |
| Jail / prison | 3 years to 5 years (Benefit more than $1,000 but less than $75,000 — The benefit involved in the violation exceeds $1,000.00 but is less than $75,000.00.; first-offender presumption of non-incarceration may apply (2C:44-1(e), carve-outs)) | presumptive | N.J.S.A. 2C:43-6 |
| Fine | up to 15000 usd (no statutory minimum) (Benefit more than $1,000 but less than $75,000 — The benefit involved in the violation exceeds $1,000.00 but is less than $75,000.00.; or up to double gain/loss (2C:43-3); offense-specific ceilings may exceed) | discretionary | N.J.S.A. 2C:43-6 |
| Jail / prison | up to 18 months (no statutory minimum) (Benefit $1,000 or less — The benefit involved in the violation is $1,000.00 or less.; first-offender presumption of non-incarceration may apply (2C:44-1(e), carve-outs)) | discretionary | N.J.S.A. 2C:43-6 |
| Fine | up to 10000 usd (no statutory minimum) (Benefit $1,000 or less — The benefit involved in the violation is $1,000.00 or less.; or up to double gain/loss (2C:43-3)) | discretionary | N.J.S.A. 2C:43-6 |
Applies to current.
How is commercial bribery and breach of duty to act disinterestedly classified in New jersey?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benefit $75,000 or more | crime of the second degree | The benefit involved in the violation is $75,000.00 or more. | N.J.S.A. 2C:21-10undefined |
| Benefit more than $1,000 but less than $75,000 | crime of the third degree | The benefit involved in the violation exceeds $1,000.00 but is less than $75,000.00. | N.J.S.A. 2C:21-10undefined |
| Benefit $1,000 or less | crime of the fourth degree | The benefit involved in the violation is $1,000.00 or less. | N.J.S.A. 2C:21-10undefined |
Common questions about commercial bribery and breach of duty to act disinterestedly in New jersey
What degree of offense is commercial bribery and breach of duty to act disinterestedly in New Jersey?
It depends on the circumstances: commercial bribery and breach of duty to act disinterestedly ranges from a crime of the fourth degree to a crime of the second degree in New Jersey under N.J.S.A. 2C:21-10.
Benefit $75,000 or more: crime of the second degree (N.J.S.A. 2C:21-10undefined) · Benefit more than $1,000 but less than $75,000: crime of the third degree (N.J.S.A. 2C:21-10undefined) · Benefit $1,000 or less: crime of the fourth degree (N.J.S.A. 2C:21-10undefined)
What are the penalties for commercial bribery and breach of duty to act disinterestedly in New Jersey?
Penalties for commercial bribery and breach of duty to act disinterestedly in New Jersey depend on how it is classified — from a crime of the fourth degree up to a crime of the second degree — with the ranges set by N.J.S.A. 2C:43-6; the full table of ranges by variant is published on this page.
Which New Jersey statute covers commercial bribery and breach of duty to act disinterestedly?
Commercial bribery and breach of duty to act disinterestedly is governed by N.J.S.A. 2C:21-10 (Commercial bribery and breach of duty to act disinterestedly).
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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.