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Leader of cargo theft network in New jersey
Leader of cargo theft network is a criminal offense under New jersey law, defined by N.J.S.A. 2C:20-2.4. 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:20-2.4.
What is the penalty for leader of cargo theft network in New jersey?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | 5 years to 10 years (Leader of cargo theft network — base offense — Applies except where the scheme or course of conduct included use or threatened use of a deadly weapon in commission of the theft.; presumption of imprisonment (2C:44-1(d))) | presumptive | N.J.S.A. 2C:43-6 |
| Fine | up to 150000 usd (no statutory minimum) (Leader of cargo theft network — base offense — Applies except where the scheme or course of conduct included use or threatened use of a deadly weapon in commission of the theft.; or up to double gain/loss (2C:43-3); offense-specific ceilings may exceed) | discretionary | N.J.S.A. 2C:43-6 |
| Jail / prison | 10 years to 20 years (Leader of cargo theft network — deadly weapon used or threatened — Applies when the scheme or course of conduct included the use or threatened use of any deadly weapon in the commission of the theft.; presumption of imprisonment (2C:44-1(d))) | presumptive | N.J.S.A. 2C:43-6 |
| Fine | up to 200000 usd (no statutory minimum) (Leader of cargo theft network — deadly weapon used or threatened — Applies when the scheme or course of conduct included the use or threatened use of any deadly weapon in the commission of the theft.; 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 leader of cargo theft network classified in New jersey?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leader of cargo theft network — base offense | crime of the second degree | Applies except where the scheme or course of conduct included use or threatened use of a deadly weapon in commission of the theft. | N.J.S.A. 2C:20-2.4undefined |
| Leader of cargo theft network — deadly weapon used or threatened | crime of the first degree | Applies when the scheme or course of conduct included the use or threatened use of any deadly weapon in the commission of the theft. | N.J.S.A. 2C:20-2.4undefined |
Common questions about leader of cargo theft network in New jersey
What degree of offense is leader of cargo theft network in New Jersey?
It depends on the circumstances: leader of cargo theft network ranges from a crime of the second degree to a crime of the first degree in New Jersey under N.J.S.A. 2C:20-2.4.
Leader of cargo theft network — base offense: crime of the second degree (N.J.S.A. 2C:20-2.4undefined) · Leader of cargo theft network — deadly weapon used or threatened: crime of the first degree (N.J.S.A. 2C:20-2.4undefined)
What are the penalties for leader of cargo theft network in New Jersey?
Penalties for leader of cargo theft network in New Jersey depend on how it is classified — from a crime of the second degree up to a crime of the first 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 leader of cargo theft network?
Leader of cargo theft network is governed by N.J.S.A. 2C:20-2.4 (Leader of cargo theft network).
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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.