New jersey criminal charge
Violation of law intended to protect public health and safety; grading in New jersey
Violation of law intended to protect public health and safety; grading is a criminal offense under New jersey law, defined by N.J.S.A. 2C:40-18. 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:40-18.
What is the penalty for violation of law intended to protect public health and safety; grading in New jersey?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | 5 years to 10 years (Violation causing death — Applies when the knowing violation or failure to perform a duty under a public health/safety law recklessly causes death.; presumption of imprisonment (2C:44-1(d))) | presumptive | N.J.S.A. 2C:43-6 |
| Fine | up to 150000 usd (no statutory minimum) (Violation causing death — Applies when the knowing violation or failure to perform a duty under a public health/safety law recklessly causes death.; 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 (Violation causing serious bodily injury — Applies when the knowing violation or failure to perform a duty under a public health/safety law recklessly causes serious bodily injury.; 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) (Violation causing serious bodily injury — Applies when the knowing violation or failure to perform a duty under a public health/safety law recklessly causes serious bodily injury.; 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 18 months (no statutory minimum) (Violation causing significant bodily injury — Applies when the knowing violation or failure to perform a duty under a public health/safety law recklessly causes significant bodily injury.; 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 10000 usd (no statutory minimum) (Violation causing significant bodily injury — Applies when the knowing violation or failure to perform a duty under a public health/safety law recklessly causes significant bodily injury.; or up to double gain/loss (2C:43-3)) | discretionary | N.J.S.A. 2C:43-6 |
Applies to current.
How is violation of law intended to protect public health and safety; grading classified in New jersey?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violation causing death | crime of the second degree | Applies when the knowing violation or failure to perform a duty under a public health/safety law recklessly causes death. | N.J.S.A. 2C:40-18undefined |
| Violation causing serious bodily injury | crime of the third degree | Applies when the knowing violation or failure to perform a duty under a public health/safety law recklessly causes serious bodily injury. | N.J.S.A. 2C:40-18undefined |
| Violation causing significant bodily injury | crime of the fourth degree | Applies when the knowing violation or failure to perform a duty under a public health/safety law recklessly causes significant bodily injury. | N.J.S.A. 2C:40-18undefined |
Common questions about violation of law intended to protect public health and safety; grading in New jersey
What degree of offense is violation of law intended to protect public health and safety; grading in New Jersey?
It depends on the circumstances: violation of law intended to protect public health and safety; grading ranges from a crime of the fourth degree to a crime of the second degree in New Jersey under N.J.S.A. 2C:40-18.
Violation causing death: crime of the second degree (N.J.S.A. 2C:40-18undefined) · Violation causing serious bodily injury: crime of the third degree (N.J.S.A. 2C:40-18undefined) · Violation causing significant bodily injury: crime of the fourth degree (N.J.S.A. 2C:40-18undefined)
What are the penalties for violation of law intended to protect public health and safety; grading in New Jersey?
Penalties for violation of law intended to protect public health and safety; grading in New Jersey depend on how it is classified — from a crime of the fourth 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 violation of law intended to protect public health and safety; grading?
Violation of law intended to protect public health and safety; grading is governed by N.J.S.A. 2C:40-18 (Violation of law intended to protect public health and safety; grading).
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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.