New jersey criminal charge
Disarming a law enforcement, corrections officer; crime; degrees in New jersey
Disarming a law enforcement, corrections officer; crime; degrees is a criminal offense under New jersey law, defined by N.J.S.A. 2C:12-11. 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:12-11.
What is the penalty for disarming a law enforcement, corrections officer; crime; degrees in New jersey?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | 5 years to 10 years (Disarming an officer (base offense) — A person knowingly takes or attempts to exercise unlawful control over a firearm or other weapon in the possession of a law enforcement or corrections officer acting in the performance of duties, who is in uniform or exhibits evidence of authority.; presumption of imprisonment (2C:44-1(d))) | presumptive | N.J.S.A. 2C:43-6 |
| Fine | up to 150000 usd (no statutory minimum) (Disarming an officer (base offense) — A person knowingly takes or attempts to exercise unlawful control over a firearm or other weapon in the possession of a law enforcement or corrections officer acting in the performance of duties, who is in uniform or exhibits evidence of authority.; or up to double gain/loss (2C:43-3); offense-specific ceilings may exceed) | discretionary | N.J.S.A. 2C:43-6 |
| Jail / prison | 10 years to 20 years (Disarming an officer with aggravating factors — The base offense is elevated to first degree if the person fires or discharges the firearm, uses or threatens to use the firearm or weapon against the officer or another person, or the officer or another person suffers serious bodily injury.; presumption of imprisonment (2C:44-1(d))) | presumptive | N.J.S.A. 2C:43-6 |
| Fine | up to 200000 usd (no statutory minimum) (Disarming an officer with aggravating factors — The base offense is elevated to first degree if the person fires or discharges the firearm, uses or threatens to use the firearm or weapon against the officer or another person, or the officer or another person suffers serious bodily injury.; 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 disarming a law enforcement, corrections officer; crime; degrees classified in New jersey?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Disarming an officer (base offense) | crime of the second degree | A person knowingly takes or attempts to exercise unlawful control over a firearm or other weapon in the possession of a law enforcement or corrections officer acting in the performance of duties, who is in uniform or exhibits evidence of authority. | N.J.S.A. 2C:12-11undefined |
| Disarming an officer with aggravating factors | crime of the first degree | The base offense is elevated to first degree if the person fires or discharges the firearm, uses or threatens to use the firearm or weapon against the officer or another person, or the officer or another person suffers serious bodily injury. | N.J.S.A. 2C:12-11undefined |
Common questions about disarming a law enforcement, corrections officer; crime; degrees in New jersey
What degree of offense is disarming a law enforcement, corrections officer; crime; degrees in New Jersey?
It depends on the circumstances: disarming a law enforcement, corrections officer; crime; degrees ranges from a crime of the second degree to a crime of the first degree in New Jersey under N.J.S.A. 2C:12-11.
Disarming an officer (base offense): crime of the second degree (N.J.S.A. 2C:12-11) · Disarming an officer with aggravating factors: crime of the first degree (N.J.S.A. 2C:12-11)
What are the penalties for disarming a law enforcement, corrections officer; crime; degrees in New Jersey?
Penalties for disarming a law enforcement, corrections officer; crime; degrees in New Jersey depend on how it is classified — from a crime of the second degree up to a crime of the first 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 disarming a law enforcement, corrections officer; crime; degrees?
Disarming a law enforcement, corrections officer; crime; degrees is governed by N.J.S.A. 2C:12-11 (Disarming a law enforcement, corrections officer; crime; degrees).
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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.