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Manufacturing, etc. flunitrazepam; penalties in New Jersey

Current through 2026 New Jersey legislative session

Manufacturing, etc. flunitrazepam; penalties is a criminal offense under New Jersey law, defined by N.J.S.A. 2C:35-5.3. 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:35-5.3.

What is the penalty for manufacturing, etc. flunitrazepam; penalties in New Jersey?

Penalties for Manufacturing, etc. flunitrazepam; penalties
PenaltyRangeBasisAuthority
Jail / prison10 years to 20 years (Flunitrazepam - one gram or more — Violation of subsection a. involving flunitrazepam in a quantity of one gram or more.; presumption of imprisonment (2C:44-1(d)))presumptiveN.J.S.A. 2C:43-6
Fineup to $200,000 (Flunitrazepam - one gram or more — Violation of subsection a. involving flunitrazepam in a quantity of one gram or more.; 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 (Flunitrazepam - less than one gram — Violation of subsection a. involving flunitrazepam in a quantity of less than one gram.; presumption of imprisonment (2C:44-1(d)))presumptiveN.J.S.A. 2C:43-6
Fineup to $150,000 (Flunitrazepam - less than one gram — Violation of subsection a. involving flunitrazepam in a quantity of less than one gram.; 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 manufacturing, etc. flunitrazepam; penalties classified in New Jersey?

The classification depends on the circumstances:

Classification variants for Manufacturing, etc. flunitrazepam; penalties
VariantClassificationWhen it appliesStatute
Flunitrazepam - one gram or moreCrime of the First DegreeViolation of subsection a. involving flunitrazepam in a quantity of one gram or more.N.J.S.A. 2C:35-5.3undefined
Flunitrazepam - less than one gramCrime of the Second DegreeViolation of subsection a. involving flunitrazepam in a quantity of less than one gram.N.J.S.A. 2C:35-5.3undefined

Common questions about manufacturing, etc. flunitrazepam; penalties in New Jersey

What degree of offense is manufacturing, etc. flunitrazepam; penalties in New Jersey?

It depends on the circumstances: manufacturing, etc. flunitrazepam; penalties ranges from a Crime of the Second Degree to a Crime of the First Degree in New Jersey under N.J.S.A. 2C:35-5.3.

Flunitrazepam - one gram or more: Crime of the First Degree (N.J.S.A. 2C:35-5.3) · Flunitrazepam - less than one gram: Crime of the Second Degree (N.J.S.A. 2C:35-5.3)

What are the penalties for manufacturing, etc. flunitrazepam; penalties in New Jersey?

Penalties for manufacturing, etc. flunitrazepam; penalties 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 manufacturing, etc. flunitrazepam; penalties?

Manufacturing, etc. flunitrazepam; penalties is governed by N.J.S.A. 2C:35-5.3 (Manufacturing, etc. flunitrazepam; penalties).

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.