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Misconduct by corporate official in New jersey
Misconduct by corporate official is a criminal offense under New jersey law, defined by N.J.S.A. 2C:21-9. 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:21-9.
What is the penalty for misconduct by corporate official in New jersey?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | 5 years to 10 years (Benefit $75,000 or more — Applies when the benefit derived from a violation of this section is $75,000.00 or more.; presumption of imprisonment (2C:44-1(d))) | presumptive | N.J.S.A. 2C:43-6 |
| Fine | up to 150000 usd (no statutory minimum) (Benefit $75,000 or more — Applies when the benefit derived from a violation of this section is $75,000.00 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 (Benefit exceeds $1,000 but less than $75,000 — Applies when the benefit derived exceeds $1,000.00 but is less than $75,000.00.; 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 15000 usd (no statutory minimum) (Benefit exceeds $1,000 but less than $75,000 — Applies when the benefit derived exceeds $1,000.00 but is less than $75,000.00.; 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 (no statutory minimum) (Benefit $1,000 or less — Applies when the benefit derived is $1,000.00 or less.; 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 10000 usd (no statutory minimum) (Benefit $1,000 or less — Applies when the benefit derived is $1,000.00 or less.; or up to double gain/loss (2C:43-3)) | discretionary | N.J.S.A. 2C:43-6 |
Applies to current.
How is misconduct by corporate official classified in New jersey?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benefit $75,000 or more | crime of the second degree | Applies when the benefit derived from a violation of this section is $75,000.00 or more. | N.J.S.A. 2C:21-9undefined |
| Benefit exceeds $1,000 but less than $75,000 | crime of the third degree | Applies when the benefit derived exceeds $1,000.00 but is less than $75,000.00. | N.J.S.A. 2C:21-9undefined |
| Benefit $1,000 or less | crime of the fourth degree | Applies when the benefit derived is $1,000.00 or less. | N.J.S.A. 2C:21-9undefined |
Common questions about misconduct by corporate official in New jersey
What degree of offense is misconduct by corporate official in New Jersey?
It depends on the circumstances: misconduct by corporate official ranges from a crime of the fourth degree to a crime of the second degree in New Jersey under N.J.S.A. 2C:21-9.
Benefit $75,000 or more: crime of the second degree (N.J.S.A. 2C:21-9) · Benefit exceeds $1,000 but less than $75,000: crime of the third degree (N.J.S.A. 2C:21-9) · Benefit $1,000 or less: crime of the fourth degree (N.J.S.A. 2C:21-9)
What are the penalties for misconduct by corporate official in New Jersey?
Penalties for misconduct by corporate official in New Jersey depend on how it is classified — from a crime of the fourth 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 misconduct by corporate official?
Misconduct by corporate official is governed by N.J.S.A. 2C:21-9 (Misconduct by corporate official).
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.