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Hindering apprehension or prosecution for terrorism in New jersey

Current through 2026 New Jersey legislative session

Hindering apprehension or prosecution for terrorism is a criminal offense under New jersey law, defined by N.J.S.A. 2C:38-4. 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:38-4.

What is the penalty for hindering apprehension or prosecution for terrorism in New jersey?

Penalties for Hindering apprehension or prosecution for terrorism
PenaltyRangeBasisAuthority
Jail / prison10 years to 20 years (Hindering apprehension for terrorism - death resulted — Applies when the underlying crime of terrorism resulted in death.; presumption of imprisonment (2C:44-1(d)))presumptiveN.J.S.A. 2C:43-6
Fineup to 200000 usd (no statutory minimum) (Hindering apprehension for terrorism - death resulted — Applies when the underlying crime of terrorism resulted in death.; or up to double gain/loss (2C:43-3); offense-specific ceilings may exceed)discretionaryN.J.S.A. 2C:43-6
Jail / prison5 years to 10 years (Hindering apprehension for terrorism - other cases — Applies to all other violations of subsection a. where the underlying terrorism crime did not result in death.; presumption of imprisonment (2C:44-1(d)))presumptiveN.J.S.A. 2C:43-6
Fineup to 150000 usd (no statutory minimum) (Hindering apprehension for terrorism - other cases — Applies to all other violations of subsection a. where the underlying terrorism crime did not result in death.; or up to double gain/loss (2C:43-3); offense-specific ceilings may exceed)discretionaryN.J.S.A. 2C:43-6

Applies to current.

How is hindering apprehension or prosecution for terrorism classified in New jersey?

The classification depends on the circumstances:

Classification variants for Hindering apprehension or prosecution for terrorism
VariantClassificationWhen it appliesStatute
Hindering apprehension for terrorism - death resultedcrime of the first degreeApplies when the underlying crime of terrorism resulted in death.N.J.S.A. 2C:38-4undefined
Hindering apprehension for terrorism - other casescrime of the second degreeApplies to all other violations of subsection a. where the underlying terrorism crime did not result in death.N.J.S.A. 2C:38-4undefined

Common questions about hindering apprehension or prosecution for terrorism in New jersey

What degree of offense is hindering apprehension or prosecution for terrorism in New Jersey?

It depends on the circumstances: hindering apprehension or prosecution for terrorism ranges from a crime of the second degree to a crime of the first degree in New Jersey under N.J.S.A. 2C:38-4.

Hindering apprehension for terrorism - death resulted: crime of the first degree (N.J.S.A. 2C:38-4) · Hindering apprehension for terrorism - other cases: crime of the second degree (N.J.S.A. 2C:38-4)

What are the penalties for hindering apprehension or prosecution for terrorism in New Jersey?

Penalties for hindering apprehension or prosecution for terrorism 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 hindering apprehension or prosecution for terrorism?

Hindering apprehension or prosecution for terrorism is governed by N.J.S.A. 2C:38-4 (Hindering apprehension or prosecution for terrorism).

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.