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 (no statutory minimum) (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 1000 usd (no statutory minimum) (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 (no statutory minimum) (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 10000 usd (no statutory minimum) (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 15000 usd (no statutory minimum) (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 150000 usd (no statutory minimum) (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 |
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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:33-14undefined) · Bodily injury or moderate pecuniary loss: crime of the fourth degree (N.J.S.A. 2C:33-14undefined) · Significant bodily injury or greater loss or risk: crime of the third degree (N.J.S.A. 2C:33-14undefined) · Serious bodily injury: crime of the second degree (N.J.S.A. 2C:33-14undefined)
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.