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Threats and other improper influence in official and political matters in New jersey

crime of the third degreeCurrent through 2026 New Jersey legislative session

Threats and other improper influence in official and political matters is a crime of the third degree under New jersey criminal law, defined by N.J.S.A. 2C:27-3. As a crime of the third 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:27-3.

What is the penalty for threats and other improper influence in official and political matters in New jersey?

Penalties for Threats and other improper influence in official and political matters
PenaltyRangeBasisAuthority
Jail / prison3 years to 5 years (first-offender presumption of non-incarceration may apply (2C:44-1(e), carve-outs))presumptiveN.J.S.A. 2C:43-6
Fineup to 15000 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 threats and other improper influence in official and political matters in New jersey

What degree of offense is threats and other improper influence in official and political matters in New Jersey?

Threats and other improper influence in official and political matters is a crime of the third degree in New Jersey under N.J.S.A. 2C:27-3.

What are the penalties for threats and other improper influence in official and political matters in New Jersey?

As a crime of the third degree, threats and other improper influence in official and political matters carries 3 years to 5 years of incarceration and a fine of up to $15,000 (no mandatory minimum) under N.J.S.A. 2C:43-6 (current).

Which New Jersey statute covers threats and other improper influence in official and political matters?

Threats and other improper influence in official and political matters is governed by N.J.S.A. 2C:27-3 (Threats and other improper influence in official and political matters).

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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.