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Nuclear electric generating plant; damaging or tampering with equipment which results in death; crime of first degree in New jersey

crime of the first degreeCurrent through 2026 New Jersey legislative session

Nuclear electric generating plant; damaging or tampering with equipment which results in death; crime of first degree is a crime of the first degree under New jersey criminal law, defined by N.J.S.A. 2C:17-8. As a crime of the first degree, it is punishable within the statutory sentencing range New jersey sets for that offense class. New jersey sorts criminal offenses into felonies, misdemeanors, and petty offenses, each carrying its own penalty range.

Defined by N.J.S.A. 2C:17-8.

What is the penalty for nuclear electric generating plant; damaging or tampering with equipment which results in death; crime of first degree in New jersey?

Penalties for Nuclear electric generating plant; damaging or tampering with equipment which results in death; crime of first degree
PenaltyRangeBasisAuthority
Jail / prison10 years to 20 years (presumption of imprisonment (2C:44-1(d)))presumptiveN.J.S.A. 2C:43-6
Fineup to 200000 usd (no statutory minimum) (or up to double gain/loss (2C:43-3); offense-specific ceilings may exceed)discretionaryN.J.S.A. 2C:43-6

Applies to current.

Common questions about nuclear electric generating plant; damaging or tampering with equipment which results in death; crime of first degree in New jersey

What degree of offense is nuclear electric generating plant; damaging or tampering with equipment which results in death; crime of first degree in New Jersey?

Nuclear electric generating plant; damaging or tampering with equipment which results in death; crime of first degree is a crime of the first degree in New Jersey under N.J.S.A. 2C:17-8.

What are the penalties for nuclear electric generating plant; damaging or tampering with equipment which results in death; crime of first degree in New Jersey?

As a crime of the first degree, nuclear electric generating plant; damaging or tampering with equipment which results in death; crime of first degree carries 10 years to 20 years of incarceration and a fine of up to $200,000 (no mandatory minimum) under N.J.S.A. 2C:43-6 (current).

Which New Jersey statute covers nuclear electric generating plant; damaging or tampering with equipment which results in death; crime of first degree?

Nuclear electric generating plant; damaging or tampering with equipment which results in death; crime of first degree is governed by N.J.S.A. 2C:17-8 (Nuclear electric generating plant; damaging or tampering with equipment which results in death; crime of first degree).

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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.