New jersey criminal charge
Crime of pattern of official misconduct in New jersey
Crime of pattern of official misconduct is a criminal offense under New jersey law, defined by N.J.S.A. 2C:30-7. 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:30-7.
What is the penalty for crime of pattern of official misconduct in New jersey?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | 5 years to 10 years (Pattern of official misconduct — underlying first or second degree crime — Applies when at least one of the two or more underlying acts of official misconduct constitutes a first or second degree crime.; presumption of imprisonment (2C:44-1(d))) | presumptive | N.J.S.A. 2C:43-6 |
| Fine | up to 150000 usd (no statutory minimum) (Pattern of official misconduct — underlying first or second degree crime — Applies when at least one of the two or more underlying acts of official misconduct constitutes a first or second degree crime.; 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 (Pattern of official misconduct — otherwise — Applies when none of the underlying acts committed by the defendant constitutes a first or second degree crime.; 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) (Pattern of official misconduct — otherwise — Applies when none of the underlying acts committed by the defendant constitutes a first or second degree crime.; 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 crime of pattern of official misconduct classified in New jersey?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pattern of official misconduct — underlying first or second degree crime | crime of the second degree | Applies when at least one of the two or more underlying acts of official misconduct constitutes a first or second degree crime. | N.J.S.A. 2C:30-7undefined |
| Pattern of official misconduct — otherwise | crime of the third degree | Applies when none of the underlying acts committed by the defendant constitutes a first or second degree crime. | N.J.S.A. 2C:30-7undefined |
Common questions about crime of pattern of official misconduct in New jersey
What degree of offense is crime of pattern of official misconduct in New Jersey?
It depends on the circumstances: crime of pattern of official misconduct ranges from a crime of the third degree to a crime of the second degree in New Jersey under N.J.S.A. 2C:30-7.
Pattern of official misconduct — underlying first or second degree crime: crime of the second degree (N.J.S.A. 2C:30-7) · Pattern of official misconduct — otherwise: crime of the third degree (N.J.S.A. 2C:30-7)
What are the penalties for crime of pattern of official misconduct in New Jersey?
Penalties for crime of pattern of official misconduct 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 crime of pattern of official misconduct?
Crime of pattern of official misconduct is governed by N.J.S.A. 2C:30-7 (Crime of pattern of official misconduct).
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.