New Jersey criminal charge
Endangering another person; offense created; degree of crime in New Jersey
Endangering another person; offense created; degree of crime is a criminal offense under New Jersey law, defined by N.J.S.A. 2C:24-7.1. 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:24-7.1.
What is the penalty for endangering another person; offense created; degree of crime in New Jersey?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 6 months (Reckless conduct creating substantial risk of bodily injury (general) — Applies when a person recklessly engages in conduct creating a substantial risk of bodily injury to another person.; not a crime under the NJ Constitution (2C:1-4); municipal court) | discretionary | N.J.S.A. 2C:43-8 |
| Fine | up to $1,000 (Reckless conduct creating substantial risk of bodily injury (general) — Applies when a person recklessly engages in conduct creating a substantial risk of bodily injury to another person.) | discretionary | N.J.S.A. 2C:43-8 |
| Jail / prison | up to 18 months (Knowing conduct creating substantial risk of serious bodily injury (general) — Applies when a person knowingly engages in conduct creating a substantial risk of serious bodily injury to another person.; first-offender presumption of non-incarceration may apply (2C:44-1(e), carve-outs)) | discretionary | N.J.S.A. 2C:43-6 |
| Fine | up to $10,000 (Knowing conduct creating substantial risk of serious bodily injury (general) — Applies when a person knowingly engages in conduct creating a substantial risk of serious bodily injury to another person.; or up to double gain/loss (2C:43-3)) | discretionary | N.J.S.A. 2C:43-6 |
| Jail / prison | 3 years to 5 years (Knowing conduct creating substantial risk of death (general) — Applies when a person knowingly engages in conduct creating a substantial risk of death to another person.; 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 (Knowing conduct creating substantial risk of death (general) — Applies when a person knowingly engages in conduct creating a substantial risk of death to another person.; or up to double gain/loss (2C:43-3); offense-specific ceilings may exceed) | discretionary | N.J.S.A. 2C:43-6 |
| Jail / prison | up to 18 months (Reckless conduct creating substantial risk of bodily injury to developmentally disabled person — Applies when a person recklessly engages in conduct creating a substantial risk of bodily injury to a person with a developmental disability.; first-offender presumption of non-incarceration may apply (2C:44-1(e), carve-outs)) | discretionary | N.J.S.A. 2C:43-6 |
| Fine | up to $10,000 (Reckless conduct creating substantial risk of bodily injury to developmentally disabled person — Applies when a person recklessly engages in conduct creating a substantial risk of bodily injury to a person with a developmental disability.; or up to double gain/loss (2C:43-3)) | discretionary | N.J.S.A. 2C:43-6 |
| Jail / prison | 3 years to 5 years (Knowing conduct creating substantial risk of serious bodily injury to developmentally disabled person — Applies when a person knowingly engages in conduct creating a substantial risk of serious bodily injury to a person with a developmental disability.; 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 (Knowing conduct creating substantial risk of serious bodily injury to developmentally disabled person — Applies when a person knowingly engages in conduct creating a substantial risk of serious bodily injury to a person with a developmental disability.; or up to double gain/loss (2C:43-3); offense-specific ceilings may exceed) | discretionary | N.J.S.A. 2C:43-6 |
| Jail / prison | 5 years to 10 years (Knowing conduct creating substantial risk of death to developmentally disabled person — Applies when a person knowingly engages in conduct creating a substantial risk of death to a person with a developmental disability.; presumption of imprisonment (2C:44-1(d))) | presumptive | N.J.S.A. 2C:43-6 |
| Fine | up to $150,000 (Knowing conduct creating substantial risk of death to developmentally disabled person — Applies when a person knowingly engages in conduct creating a substantial risk of death to a person with a developmental disability.; 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 endangering another person; offense created; degree of crime classified in New Jersey?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reckless conduct creating substantial risk of bodily injury (general) | Disorderly Persons Offense | Applies when a person recklessly engages in conduct creating a substantial risk of bodily injury to another person. | N.J.S.A. 2C:24-7.1undefined |
| Knowing conduct creating substantial risk of serious bodily injury (general) | Crime of the Fourth Degree | Applies when a person knowingly engages in conduct creating a substantial risk of serious bodily injury to another person. | N.J.S.A. 2C:24-7.1undefined |
| Knowing conduct creating substantial risk of death (general) | Crime of the Third Degree | Applies when a person knowingly engages in conduct creating a substantial risk of death to another person. | N.J.S.A. 2C:24-7.1undefined |
| Reckless conduct creating substantial risk of bodily injury to developmentally disabled person | Crime of the Fourth Degree | Applies when a person recklessly engages in conduct creating a substantial risk of bodily injury to a person with a developmental disability. | N.J.S.A. 2C:24-7.1undefined |
| Knowing conduct creating substantial risk of serious bodily injury to developmentally disabled person | Crime of the Third Degree | Applies when a person knowingly engages in conduct creating a substantial risk of serious bodily injury to a person with a developmental disability. | N.J.S.A. 2C:24-7.1undefined |
| Knowing conduct creating substantial risk of death to developmentally disabled person | Crime of the Second Degree | Applies when a person knowingly engages in conduct creating a substantial risk of death to a person with a developmental disability. | N.J.S.A. 2C:24-7.1undefined |
Common questions about endangering another person; offense created; degree of crime in New Jersey
What degree of offense is endangering another person; offense created; degree of crime in New Jersey?
It depends on the circumstances: endangering another person; offense created; degree of crime ranges from a Disorderly Persons Offense to a Crime of the Second Degree in New Jersey under N.J.S.A. 2C:24-7.1.
Reckless conduct creating substantial risk of bodily injury (general): Disorderly Persons Offense (N.J.S.A. 2C:24-7.1) · Knowing conduct creating substantial risk of serious bodily injury (general): Crime of the Fourth Degree (N.J.S.A. 2C:24-7.1) · Knowing conduct creating substantial risk of death (general): Crime of the Third Degree (N.J.S.A. 2C:24-7.1) · Reckless conduct creating substantial risk of bodily injury to developmentally disabled person: Crime of the Fourth Degree (N.J.S.A. 2C:24-7.1) · Knowing conduct creating substantial risk of serious bodily injury to developmentally disabled person: Crime of the Third Degree (N.J.S.A. 2C:24-7.1) · Knowing conduct creating substantial risk of death to developmentally disabled person: Crime of the Second Degree (N.J.S.A. 2C:24-7.1)
What are the penalties for endangering another person; offense created; degree of crime in New Jersey?
Penalties for endangering another person; offense created; degree of crime in New Jersey depend on how it is classified — from a Disorderly Persons Offense up to a Crime of the Second Degree — with the ranges set by N.J.S.A. 2C:43-8 and N.J.S.A. 2C:43-6; the full table of ranges by variant is published on this page.
Which New Jersey statute covers endangering another person; offense created; degree of crime?
Endangering another person; offense created; degree of crime is governed by N.J.S.A. 2C:24-7.1 (Endangering another person; offense created; degree of crime).
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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.