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Crimes involving theft from cargo carrier; degree of crime, penalties in New Jersey
Crimes involving theft from cargo carrier; degree of crime, penalties is a criminal offense under New Jersey law, defined by N.J.S.A. 2C:20-2.6. 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:20-2.6.
What is the penalty for crimes involving theft from cargo carrier; degree of crime, penalties in New Jersey?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | 5 years to 10 years (Theft from cargo carrier - $50,000 or more — Applies when the value of the property stolen from a cargo carrier and stored/resold is $50,000 or more.; presumption of imprisonment (2C:44-1(d))) | presumptive | N.J.S.A. 2C:43-6 |
| Fine | up to $150,000 (Theft from cargo carrier - $50,000 or more — Applies when the value of the property stolen from a cargo carrier and stored/resold is $50,000 or more.; 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 (Theft from cargo carrier - under $50,000 — Applies when the value of the property stolen from a cargo carrier and stored/resold is less than $50,000.; 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 $15,000 (Theft from cargo carrier - under $50,000 — Applies when the value of the property stolen from a cargo carrier and stored/resold is less than $50,000.; 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 crimes involving theft from cargo carrier; degree of crime, penalties classified in New Jersey?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft from cargo carrier - $50,000 or more | Crime of the Second Degree | Applies when the value of the property stolen from a cargo carrier and stored/resold is $50,000 or more. | N.J.S.A. 2C:20-2.6undefined |
| Theft from cargo carrier - under $50,000 | Crime of the Third Degree | Applies when the value of the property stolen from a cargo carrier and stored/resold is less than $50,000. | N.J.S.A. 2C:20-2.6undefined |
Common questions about crimes involving theft from cargo carrier; degree of crime, penalties in New Jersey
What degree of offense is crimes involving theft from cargo carrier; degree of crime, penalties in New Jersey?
It depends on the circumstances: crimes involving theft from cargo carrier; degree of crime, penalties ranges from a Crime of the Third Degree to a Crime of the Second Degree in New Jersey under N.J.S.A. 2C:20-2.6.
Theft from cargo carrier - $50,000 or more: Crime of the Second Degree (N.J.S.A. 2C:20-2.6) · Theft from cargo carrier - under $50,000: Crime of the Third Degree (N.J.S.A. 2C:20-2.6)
What are the penalties for crimes involving theft from cargo carrier; degree of crime, penalties in New Jersey?
Penalties for crimes involving theft from cargo carrier; degree of crime, penalties 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 crimes involving theft from cargo carrier; degree of crime, penalties?
Crimes involving theft from cargo carrier; degree of crime, penalties is governed by N.J.S.A. 2C:20-2.6 (Crimes involving theft from cargo carrier; degree of crime, penalties).
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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.