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Crimes relative to synthetic cannabinoid; degree in New jersey

Current through 2026 New Jersey legislative session

Crimes relative to synthetic cannabinoid; degree is a criminal offense under New jersey law, defined by N.J.S.A. 2C:35-5.3b. 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:35-5.3b.

What is the penalty for crimes relative to synthetic cannabinoid; degree in New jersey?

Penalties for Crimes relative to synthetic cannabinoid; degree
PenaltyRangeBasisAuthority
Jail / prison5 years to 10 years (Synthetic cannabinoid - one ounce or more — Applies when a person violates subsection a. and the quantity involved, including adulterants and dilutants, is one ounce or more.; presumption of imprisonment (2C:44-1(d)))presumptiveN.J.S.A. 2C:43-6
Fineup to 150000 usd (no statutory minimum) (Synthetic cannabinoid - one ounce or more — Applies when a person violates subsection a. and the quantity involved, including adulterants and dilutants, is one ounce or more.; or up to double gain/loss (2C:43-3); offense-specific ceilings may exceed)discretionaryN.J.S.A. 2C:43-6
Jail / prison3 years to 5 years (Synthetic cannabinoid - less than one ounce — Applies when a person violates subsection a. and the quantity involved, including adulterants and dilutants, is less than one ounce.; first-offender presumption of non-incarceration may apply (2C:44-1(e), carve-outs))presumptiveN.J.S.A. 2C:43-6
Fineup to 15000 usd (no statutory minimum) (Synthetic cannabinoid - less than one ounce — Applies when a person violates subsection a. and the quantity involved, including adulterants and dilutants, is less than one ounce.; or up to double gain/loss (2C:43-3); offense-specific ceilings may exceed)discretionaryN.J.S.A. 2C:43-6

Applies to current.

How is crimes relative to synthetic cannabinoid; degree classified in New jersey?

The classification depends on the circumstances:

Classification variants for Crimes relative to synthetic cannabinoid; degree
VariantClassificationWhen it appliesStatute
Synthetic cannabinoid - one ounce or morecrime of the second degreeApplies when a person violates subsection a. and the quantity involved, including adulterants and dilutants, is one ounce or more.N.J.S.A. 2C:35-5.3bundefined
Synthetic cannabinoid - less than one ouncecrime of the third degreeApplies when a person violates subsection a. and the quantity involved, including adulterants and dilutants, is less than one ounce.N.J.S.A. 2C:35-5.3bundefined

Common questions about crimes relative to synthetic cannabinoid; degree in New jersey

What degree of offense is crimes relative to synthetic cannabinoid; degree in New Jersey?

It depends on the circumstances: crimes relative to synthetic cannabinoid; degree ranges from a crime of the third degree to a crime of the second degree in New Jersey under N.J.S.A. 2C:35-5.3b.

Synthetic cannabinoid - one ounce or more: crime of the second degree (N.J.S.A. 2C:35-5.3bundefined) · Synthetic cannabinoid - less than one ounce: crime of the third degree (N.J.S.A. 2C:35-5.3bundefined)

What are the penalties for crimes relative to synthetic cannabinoid; degree in New Jersey?

Penalties for crimes relative to synthetic cannabinoid; degree in New Jersey depend on how it is classified — from a crime of the third 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 crimes relative to synthetic cannabinoid; degree?

Crimes relative to synthetic cannabinoid; degree is governed by N.J.S.A. 2C:35-5.3b (Crimes relative to synthetic cannabinoid; degree).

Legal terms used in this law

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.