New Jersey criminal charge
Interference with transportation in New Jersey
Interference with transportation is a criminal offense under New Jersey law, defined by N.J.S.A. 2C:33-14. 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:33-14.
What is the penalty for interference with transportation in New Jersey?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 6 months (Base offense — Default classification for interference with transportation as described in subsection a., absent aggravating injury or loss.; 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 (Base offense — Default classification for interference with transportation as described in subsection a., absent aggravating injury or loss.) | discretionary | N.J.S.A. 2C:43-8 |
| Jail / prison | up to 18 months (Bodily injury or moderate pecuniary loss — Applies when the person causes bodily injury or pecuniary loss between $500 and $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 (Bodily injury or moderate pecuniary loss — Applies when the person causes bodily injury or pecuniary loss between $500 and $2,000.; or up to double gain/loss (2C:43-3)) | discretionary | N.J.S.A. 2C:43-6 |
| Jail / prison | 3 years to 5 years (Significant bodily injury or greater loss or risk — Applies when the person causes significant bodily injury, causes pecuniary loss of $2,000 or more, or purposely/knowingly creates a risk of significant bodily injury.; 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 (Significant bodily injury or greater loss or risk — Applies when the person causes significant bodily injury, causes pecuniary loss of $2,000 or more, or purposely/knowingly creates a risk of significant bodily injury.; or up to double gain/loss (2C:43-3); offense-specific ceilings may exceed) | discretionary | N.J.S.A. 2C:43-6 |
| Jail / prison | 5 years to 10 years (Serious bodily injury — Applies when the person causes serious bodily injury to another person.; presumption of imprisonment (2C:44-1(d))) | presumptive | N.J.S.A. 2C:43-6 |
| Fine | up to $150,000 (Serious bodily injury — Applies when the person causes serious bodily injury to another person.; or up to double gain/loss (2C:43-3); offense-specific ceilings may exceed) | discretionary | N.J.S.A. 2C:43-6 |
Applies to current.
How is interference with transportation classified in New Jersey?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base offense | Disorderly Persons Offense | Default classification for interference with transportation as described in subsection a., absent aggravating injury or loss. | N.J.S.A. 2C:33-14undefined |
| Bodily injury or moderate pecuniary loss | Crime of the Fourth Degree | Applies when the person causes bodily injury or pecuniary loss between $500 and $2,000. | N.J.S.A. 2C:33-14undefined |
| Significant bodily injury or greater loss or risk | Crime of the Third Degree | Applies when the person causes significant bodily injury, causes pecuniary loss of $2,000 or more, or purposely/knowingly creates a risk of significant bodily injury. | N.J.S.A. 2C:33-14undefined |
| Serious bodily injury | Crime of the Second Degree | Applies when the person causes serious bodily injury to another person. | N.J.S.A. 2C:33-14undefined |
Common questions about interference with transportation in New Jersey
What degree of offense is interference with transportation in New Jersey?
It depends on the circumstances: interference with transportation ranges from a Disorderly Persons Offense to a Crime of the Second Degree in New Jersey under N.J.S.A. 2C:33-14.
Base offense: Disorderly Persons Offense (N.J.S.A. 2C:33-14) · Bodily injury or moderate pecuniary loss: Crime of the Fourth Degree (N.J.S.A. 2C:33-14) · Significant bodily injury or greater loss or risk: Crime of the Third Degree (N.J.S.A. 2C:33-14) · Serious bodily injury: Crime of the Second Degree (N.J.S.A. 2C:33-14)
What are the penalties for interference with transportation in New Jersey?
Which New Jersey statute covers interference with transportation?
Interference with transportation is governed by N.J.S.A. 2C:33-14 (Interference with transportation).
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.