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Sexual extortion, crime, parameters in New jersey
Sexual extortion, crime, parameters is a criminal offense under New jersey law, defined by N.J.S.A. 2C:14-9.1. 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:14-9.1.
What is the penalty for sexual extortion, crime, parameters in New jersey?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | 3 years to 5 years (Sexual extortion — Applies when an actor commits sexual extortion under subsection a. or b., involving coercion or knowingly causing another person by threat to engage in sexual conduct, expose intimate parts, or produce related images/recordings.; 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) (Sexual extortion — Applies when an actor commits sexual extortion under subsection a. or b., involving coercion or knowingly causing another person by threat to engage in sexual conduct, expose intimate parts, or produce related images/recordings.; or up to double gain/loss (2C:43-3); offense-specific ceilings may exceed) | discretionary | N.J.S.A. 2C:43-6 |
| Jail / prison | 5 years to 10 years (Aggravated sexual extortion — Applies when the sexual extortion under subsection a. or b. is committed with purpose to coerce or knowingly cause a child under 18 or an adult with a developmental disability to engage in sexual conduct, expose intimate parts, or produce related images/recordings.; presumption of imprisonment (2C:44-1(d))) | presumptive | N.J.S.A. 2C:43-6 |
| Fine | up to 150000 usd (no statutory minimum) (Aggravated sexual extortion — Applies when the sexual extortion under subsection a. or b. is committed with purpose to coerce or knowingly cause a child under 18 or an adult with a developmental disability to engage in sexual conduct, expose intimate parts, or produce related images/recordings.; 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 sexual extortion, crime, parameters classified in New jersey?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sexual extortion | crime of the third degree | Applies when an actor commits sexual extortion under subsection a. or b., involving coercion or knowingly causing another person by threat to engage in sexual conduct, expose intimate parts, or produce related images/recordings. | N.J.S.A. 2C:14-9.1undefined |
| Aggravated sexual extortion | crime of the second degree | Applies when the sexual extortion under subsection a. or b. is committed with purpose to coerce or knowingly cause a child under 18 or an adult with a developmental disability to engage in sexual conduct, expose intimate parts, or produce related images/recordings. | N.J.S.A. 2C:14-9.1undefined |
Common questions about sexual extortion, crime, parameters in New jersey
What degree of offense is sexual extortion, crime, parameters in New Jersey?
It depends on the circumstances: sexual extortion, crime, parameters ranges from a crime of the third degree to a crime of the second degree in New Jersey under N.J.S.A. 2C:14-9.1.
Sexual extortion: crime of the third degree (N.J.S.A. 2C:14-9.1) · Aggravated sexual extortion: crime of the second degree (N.J.S.A. 2C:14-9.1)
What are the penalties for sexual extortion, crime, parameters in New Jersey?
Penalties for sexual extortion, crime, parameters in New Jersey depend on how it is classified — from a crime of the third degree up to a crime of the second 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 sexual extortion, crime, parameters?
Sexual extortion, crime, parameters is governed by N.J.S.A. 2C:14-9.1 (Sexual extortion, crime, parameters).
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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.