New jersey criminal charge
Acceptance or receipt of unlawful benefit by public servant for official behavior in New jersey
Acceptance or receipt of unlawful benefit by public servant for official behavior is a criminal offense under New jersey law, defined by N.J.S.A. 2C:27-10. 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:27-10.
What is the penalty for acceptance or receipt of unlawful benefit by public servant for official behavior in New jersey?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | 5 years to 10 years (Acceptance or receipt of unlawful benefit — general — Applies generally to offenses under this section where the benefit is not valued at $200.00 or less.; presumption of imprisonment (2C:44-1(d))) | presumptive | N.J.S.A. 2C:43-6 |
| Fine | up to 150000 usd (no statutory minimum) (Acceptance or receipt of unlawful benefit — general — Applies generally to offenses under this section where the benefit is not valued at $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 |
| Jail / prison | 3 years to 5 years (Acceptance or receipt of unlawful benefit — value $200 or less — Applies when the benefit solicited, accepted, agreed to be accepted, or received has 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) (Acceptance or receipt of unlawful benefit — value $200 or less — Applies when the benefit solicited, accepted, agreed to be accepted, or received has 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 acceptance or receipt of unlawful benefit by public servant for official behavior classified in New jersey?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance or receipt of unlawful benefit — general | crime of the second degree | Applies generally to offenses under this section where the benefit is not valued at $200.00 or less. | N.J.S.A. 2C:27-10undefined |
| Acceptance or receipt of unlawful benefit — value $200 or less | crime of the third degree | Applies when the benefit solicited, accepted, agreed to be accepted, or received has a value of $200.00 or less. | N.J.S.A. 2C:27-10undefined |
Common questions about acceptance or receipt of unlawful benefit by public servant for official behavior in New jersey
What degree of offense is acceptance or receipt of unlawful benefit by public servant for official behavior in New Jersey?
It depends on the circumstances: acceptance or receipt of unlawful benefit by public servant for official behavior ranges from a crime of the third degree to a crime of the second degree in New Jersey under N.J.S.A. 2C:27-10.
Acceptance or receipt of unlawful benefit — general: crime of the second degree (N.J.S.A. 2C:27-10) · Acceptance or receipt of unlawful benefit — value $200 or less: crime of the third degree (N.J.S.A. 2C:27-10)
What are the penalties for acceptance or receipt of unlawful benefit by public servant for official behavior in New Jersey?
Penalties for acceptance or receipt of unlawful benefit by public servant for official behavior 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 acceptance or receipt of unlawful benefit by public servant for official behavior?
Acceptance or receipt of unlawful benefit by public servant for official behavior is governed by N.J.S.A. 2C:27-10 (Acceptance or receipt of unlawful benefit by public servant for official behavior).
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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.