New jersey criminal charge
Speculating or wagering on official action or information in New jersey
Speculating or wagering on official action or information is a criminal offense under New jersey law, defined by N.J.S.A. 2C:30-3. 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:30-3.
What is the penalty for speculating or wagering on official action or information in New jersey?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | 5 years to 10 years (Speculating or wagering on official action or information (benefit over $200) — Applies when the benefit acquired or sought to be acquired is of a value greater than $200.00.; presumption of imprisonment (2C:44-1(d))) | presumptive | N.J.S.A. 2C:43-6 |
| Fine | up to 150000 usd (no statutory minimum) (Speculating or wagering on official action or information (benefit over $200) — Applies when the benefit acquired or sought to be acquired is of a value greater than $200.00.; 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 (Speculating or wagering on official action or information (benefit $200 or less) — Applies when the benefit acquired or sought to be acquired is of a value of $200.00 or less.; 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) (Speculating or wagering on official action or information (benefit $200 or less) — Applies when the benefit acquired or sought to be acquired is of a value of $200.00 or less.; 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 speculating or wagering on official action or information classified in New jersey?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Speculating or wagering on official action or information (benefit over $200) | crime of the second degree | Applies when the benefit acquired or sought to be acquired is of a value greater than $200.00. | N.J.S.A. 2C:30-3undefined |
| Speculating or wagering on official action or information (benefit $200 or less) | crime of the third degree | Applies when the benefit acquired or sought to be acquired is of a value of $200.00 or less. | N.J.S.A. 2C:30-3undefined |
Common questions about speculating or wagering on official action or information in New jersey
What degree of offense is speculating or wagering on official action or information in New Jersey?
It depends on the circumstances: speculating or wagering on official action or information ranges from a crime of the third degree to a crime of the second degree in New Jersey under N.J.S.A. 2C:30-3.
Speculating or wagering on official action or information (benefit over $200): crime of the second degree (N.J.S.A. 2C:30-3undefined) · Speculating or wagering on official action or information (benefit $200 or less): crime of the third degree (N.J.S.A. 2C:30-3undefined)
What are the penalties for speculating or wagering on official action or information in New Jersey?
Penalties for speculating or wagering on official action or information 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 speculating or wagering on official action or information?
Speculating or wagering on official action or information is governed by N.J.S.A. 2C:30-3 (Speculating or wagering on official action or information).
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.