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Bribery in official and political matters in New jersey
Bribery in official and political matters is a criminal offense under New jersey law, defined by N.J.S.A. 2C:27-2. 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:27-2.
What is the penalty for bribery in official and political matters in New jersey?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | 5 years to 10 years (Bribery - general — Applies to any bribery offense under this section, unless the lower value threshold applies.; presumption of imprisonment (2C:44-1(d))) | presumptive | N.J.S.A. 2C:43-6 |
| Fine | up to 150000 usd (no statutory minimum) (Bribery - general — Applies to any bribery offense under this section, unless the lower value threshold applies.; 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 (Bribery - benefit $200 or less — Applies when the benefit involved in the bribery is valued at $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) (Bribery - benefit $200 or less — Applies when the benefit involved in the bribery is 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 |
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How is bribery in official and political matters classified in New jersey?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bribery - general | crime of the second degree | Applies to any bribery offense under this section, unless the lower value threshold applies. | N.J.S.A. 2C:27-2undefined |
| Bribery - benefit $200 or less | crime of the third degree | Applies when the benefit involved in the bribery is valued at $200.00 or less. | N.J.S.A. 2C:27-2undefined |
Common questions about bribery in official and political matters in New jersey
What degree of offense is bribery in official and political matters in New Jersey?
It depends on the circumstances: bribery in official and political matters ranges from a crime of the third degree to a crime of the second degree in New Jersey under N.J.S.A. 2C:27-2.
Bribery - general: crime of the second degree (N.J.S.A. 2C:27-2) · Bribery - benefit $200 or less: crime of the third degree (N.J.S.A. 2C:27-2)
What are the penalties for bribery in official and political matters in New Jersey?
Penalties for bribery in official and political matters 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 bribery in official and political matters?
Bribery in official and political matters is governed by N.J.S.A. 2C:27-2 (Bribery 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.