New Jersey criminal charge
Crimes relative to synthetic cannabinoid; degree in New Jersey
Crimes relative to synthetic cannabinoid; degree is a criminal offense under New Jersey law, defined by N.J.S.A. 2C:35-5.3b. 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:35-5.3b.
What is the penalty for crimes relative to synthetic cannabinoid; degree in New Jersey?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | 5 years to 10 years (Synthetic cannabinoid - one ounce or more — Applies when a person violates subsection a. and the quantity involved, including adulterants and dilutants, is one ounce or more.; presumption of imprisonment (2C:44-1(d))) | presumptive | N.J.S.A. 2C:43-6 |
| Fine | up to $150,000 (Synthetic cannabinoid - one ounce or more — Applies when a person violates subsection a. and the quantity involved, including adulterants and dilutants, is one ounce 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 (Synthetic cannabinoid - less than one ounce — Applies when a person violates subsection a. and the quantity involved, including adulterants and dilutants, is less than one ounce.; 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 (Synthetic cannabinoid - less than one ounce — Applies when a person violates subsection a. and the quantity involved, including adulterants and dilutants, is less than one ounce.; 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 relative to synthetic cannabinoid; degree classified in New Jersey?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Synthetic cannabinoid - one ounce or more | Crime of the Second Degree | Applies when a person violates subsection a. and the quantity involved, including adulterants and dilutants, is one ounce or more. | N.J.S.A. 2C:35-5.3bundefined |
| Synthetic cannabinoid - less than one ounce | Crime of the Third Degree | Applies when a person violates subsection a. and the quantity involved, including adulterants and dilutants, is less than one ounce. | N.J.S.A. 2C:35-5.3bundefined |
Common questions about crimes relative to synthetic cannabinoid; degree in New Jersey
What degree of offense is crimes relative to synthetic cannabinoid; degree in New Jersey?
It depends on the circumstances: crimes relative to synthetic cannabinoid; degree ranges from a Crime of the Third Degree to a Crime of the Second Degree in New Jersey under N.J.S.A. 2C:35-5.3b.
Synthetic cannabinoid - one ounce or more: Crime of the Second Degree (N.J.S.A. 2C:35-5.3b) · Synthetic cannabinoid - less than one ounce: Crime of the Third Degree (N.J.S.A. 2C:35-5.3b)
What are the penalties for crimes relative to synthetic cannabinoid; degree in New Jersey?
Penalties for crimes relative to synthetic cannabinoid; degree 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 relative to synthetic cannabinoid; degree?
Crimes relative to synthetic cannabinoid; degree is governed by N.J.S.A. 2C:35-5.3b (Crimes relative to synthetic cannabinoid; degree).
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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.