New Jersey criminal charge
Degree of crime; penalties; restitution; liability to owner of property in New Jersey
Degree of crime; penalties; restitution; liability to owner of property is a criminal offense under New Jersey law, defined by N.J.S.A. 2C:18-6. 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:18-6.
What is the penalty for degree of crime; penalties; restitution; liability to owner of property in New Jersey?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | 3 years to 5 years (Pecuniary loss $2,000 or more — Applies when the actor causes pecuniary loss of $2,000 or more.; 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 $15,000 (Pecuniary loss $2,000 or more — Applies when the actor causes pecuniary loss of $2,000 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 | up to 18 months (Pecuniary loss more than $500 but less than $2,000 — Applies when the actor causes pecuniary loss of more than $500 but less than $2,000.; 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 $10,000 (Pecuniary loss more than $500 but less than $2,000 — Applies when the actor causes pecuniary loss of more than $500 but less than $2,000.; or up to double gain/loss (2C:43-3)) | discretionary | N.J.S.A. 2C:43-6 |
| Jail / prison | up to 6 months (Pecuniary loss $500 or less — Applies when the actor causes pecuniary loss of $500 or less.; not a crime under the NJ Constitution (2C:1-4); municipal court) | discretionary | N.J.S.A. 2C:43-8 |
| Fine | up to $1,000 (Pecuniary loss $500 or less — Applies when the actor causes pecuniary loss of $500 or less.) | discretionary | N.J.S.A. 2C:43-8 |
Applies to current.
How is degree of crime; penalties; restitution; liability to owner of property classified in New Jersey?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pecuniary loss $2,000 or more | Crime of the Third Degree | Applies when the actor causes pecuniary loss of $2,000 or more. | N.J.S.A. 2C:18-6undefined |
| Pecuniary loss more than $500 but less than $2,000 | Crime of the Fourth Degree | Applies when the actor causes pecuniary loss of more than $500 but less than $2,000. | N.J.S.A. 2C:18-6undefined |
| Pecuniary loss $500 or less | Disorderly Persons Offense | Applies when the actor causes pecuniary loss of $500 or less. | N.J.S.A. 2C:18-6undefined |
Common questions about degree of crime; penalties; restitution; liability to owner of property in New Jersey
What degree of offense is degree of crime; penalties; restitution; liability to owner of property in New Jersey?
It depends on the circumstances: degree of crime; penalties; restitution; liability to owner of property ranges from a Disorderly Persons Offense to a Crime of the Third Degree in New Jersey under N.J.S.A. 2C:18-6.
Pecuniary loss $2,000 or more: Crime of the Third Degree (N.J.S.A. 2C:18-6) · Pecuniary loss more than $500 but less than $2,000: Crime of the Fourth Degree (N.J.S.A. 2C:18-6) · Pecuniary loss $500 or less: Disorderly Persons Offense (N.J.S.A. 2C:18-6)
What are the penalties for degree of crime; penalties; restitution; liability to owner of property in New Jersey?
Penalties for degree of crime; penalties; restitution; liability to owner of property in New Jersey depend on how it is classified — from a Disorderly Persons Offense up to a Crime of the Third Degree — with the ranges set by N.J.S.A. 2C:43-6 and N.J.S.A. 2C:43-8; the full table of ranges by variant is published on this page.
Which New Jersey statute covers degree of crime; penalties; restitution; liability to owner of property?
Degree of crime; penalties; restitution; liability to owner of property is governed by N.J.S.A. 2C:18-6 (Degree of crime; penalties; restitution; liability to owner of property).
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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.