New jersey criminal charge
Possession of gambling records in New jersey
Possession of gambling records is a criminal offense under New jersey law, defined by N.J.S.A. 2C:37-3. 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:37-3.
What is the penalty for possession of gambling records in New jersey?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | 3 years to 5 years (Possession of gambling records - bookmaking scheme exceeding thresholds — Applies when the writing, paper, instrument or article in a bookmaking scheme or enterprise constitutes, reflects or represents more than five bets totaling more than $1,000.00.; 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) (Possession of gambling records - bookmaking scheme exceeding thresholds — Applies when the writing, paper, instrument or article in a bookmaking scheme or enterprise constitutes, reflects or represents more than five bets totaling more than $1,000.00.; or up to double gain/loss (2C:43-3); offense-specific ceilings may exceed) | discretionary | N.J.S.A. 2C:43-6 |
| Jail / prison | 3 years to 5 years (Possession of gambling records - lottery/policy scheme exceeding thresholds — Applies when the writing, paper, instrument or article in the case of a lottery or policy scheme or enterprise constitutes, reflects or represents more than one hundred plays or chances therein.; 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) (Possession of gambling records - lottery/policy scheme exceeding thresholds — Applies when the writing, paper, instrument or article in the case of a lottery or policy scheme or enterprise constitutes, reflects or represents more than one hundred plays or chances therein.; or up to double gain/loss (2C:43-3); offense-specific ceilings may exceed) | discretionary | N.J.S.A. 2C:43-6 |
| Jail / prison | up to 6 months (no statutory minimum) (Possession of gambling records - below threshold amounts — Applies to all other cases of possession of gambling records that do not meet the third-degree thresholds specified in subsection c.; 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) (Possession of gambling records - below threshold amounts — Applies to all other cases of possession of gambling records that do not meet the third-degree thresholds specified in subsection c.) | discretionary | N.J.S.A. 2C:43-8 |
Applies to current.
How is possession of gambling records classified in New jersey?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Possession of gambling records - bookmaking scheme exceeding thresholds | crime of the third degree | Applies when the writing, paper, instrument or article in a bookmaking scheme or enterprise constitutes, reflects or represents more than five bets totaling more than $1,000.00. | N.J.S.A. 2C:37-3undefined |
| Possession of gambling records - lottery/policy scheme exceeding thresholds | crime of the third degree | Applies when the writing, paper, instrument or article in the case of a lottery or policy scheme or enterprise constitutes, reflects or represents more than one hundred plays or chances therein. | N.J.S.A. 2C:37-3undefined |
| Possession of gambling records - below threshold amounts | disorderly persons offense | Applies to all other cases of possession of gambling records that do not meet the third-degree thresholds specified in subsection c. | N.J.S.A. 2C:37-3undefined |
Common questions about possession of gambling records in New jersey
What degree of offense is possession of gambling records in New Jersey?
It depends on the circumstances: possession of gambling records ranges from a disorderly persons offense to a crime of the third degree in New Jersey under N.J.S.A. 2C:37-3.
Possession of gambling records - bookmaking scheme exceeding thresholds: crime of the third degree (N.J.S.A. 2C:37-3undefined) · Possession of gambling records - lottery/policy scheme exceeding thresholds: crime of the third degree (N.J.S.A. 2C:37-3undefined) · Possession of gambling records - below threshold amounts: disorderly persons offense (N.J.S.A. 2C:37-3undefined)
What are the penalties for possession of gambling records in New Jersey?
Which New Jersey statute covers possession of gambling records?
Possession of gambling records is governed by N.J.S.A. 2C:37-3 (Possession of gambling records).
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.