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Leader of cargo theft network in New jersey

Current through 2026 New Jersey legislative session

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?

Penalties for Leader of cargo theft network
PenaltyRangeBasisAuthority
Jail / prison5 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)))presumptiveN.J.S.A. 2C:43-6
Fineup 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)discretionaryN.J.S.A. 2C:43-6
Jail / prison10 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)))presumptiveN.J.S.A. 2C:43-6
Fineup 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)discretionaryN.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:

Classification variants for Leader of cargo theft network
VariantClassificationWhen it appliesStatute
Leader of cargo theft network — base offensecrime of the second degreeApplies 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 threatenedcrime of the first degreeApplies 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.