New Jersey criminal charge
Posting, information, certain, Internet; degree of crime in New Jersey
Posting, information, certain, Internet; degree of crime is a criminal offense under New Jersey law, defined by N.J.S.A. 2C:20-31.1. 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:20-31.1.
What is the penalty for posting, information, certain, internet; degree of crime in New Jersey?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 18 months (Reckless violation — Applies when a person recklessly violates subsection b. by posting or making available the home address or unpublished home telephone number of a covered person in reckless disregard of the probability of exposing them to harassment or risk of harm.; first-offender presumption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 $10,000 (Reckless violation — Applies when a person recklessly violates subsection b. by posting or making available the home address or unpublished home telephone number of a covered person in reckless disregard of the probability of exposing them to harassment or risk of harm.; or up to double gain/loss (2C:43-3)) | discretionary | N.J.S.A. 2C:43-6 |
| Jail / prison | 3 years to 5 years (Purposeful violation — Applies when a person knowingly and with purpose violates subsection b. by posting or making available the home address or unpublished home telephone number of a covered person to expose them to harassment or risk of harm.; first-offender presumption of non-incarceration may apply (2C:44-1(e),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 $15,000 (Purposeful violation — Applies when a person knowingly and with purpose violates subsection b. by posting or making available the home address or unpublished home telephone number of a covered person to expose them to harassment or risk of harm.; or up to double gain/loss (2C:43-3); offense-specific ceilings may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 posting, information, certain, internet; degree of crime classified in New Jersey?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reckless violation | Crime of the Fourth Degree | Applies when a person recklessly violates subsection b. by posting or making available the home address or unpublished home telephone number of a covered person in reckless disregard of the probability of exposing them to harassment or risk of harm. | N.J.S.A. 2C:20-31.1undefined |
| Purposeful violation | Crime of the Third Degree | Applies when a person knowingly and with purpose violates subsection b. by posting or making available the home address or unpublished home telephone number of a covered person to expose them to harassment or risk of harm. | N.J.S.A. 2C:20-31.1undefined |
Common questions about posting, information, certain, internet; degree of crime in New Jersey
What degree of offense is posting, information, certain, Internet; degree of crime in New Jersey?
It depends on the circumstances: posting, information, certain, Internet; degree of crime ranges from a Crime of the Fourth Degree to a Crime of the Third Degree in New Jersey under N.J.S.A. 2C:20-31.1.
Reckless violation: Crime of the Fourth Degree (N.J.S.A. 2C:20-31.1) · Purposeful violation: Crime of the Third Degree (N.J.S.A. 2C:20-31.1)
What are the penalties for posting, information, certain, Internet; degree of crime in New Jersey?
Penalties for posting, information, certain, Internet; degree of crime in New Jersey depend on how it is classified — from a Crime of the Fourth Degree up to a Crime of the Third 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 posting, information, certain, Internet; degree of crime?
Posting, information, certain, Internet; degree of crime is governed by N.J.S.A. 2C:20-31.1 (Posting, information, certain, Internet; degree of crime).
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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.