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Offense relative to access of information indicating the location of law enforcement vehicles in New jersey
Offense relative to access of information indicating the location of law enforcement vehicles is a criminal offense under New jersey law, defined by N.J.S.A. 2C:33-23.3. 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:33-23.3.
What is the penalty for offense relative to access of information indicating the location of law enforcement vehicles in New jersey?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 6 months (no statutory minimum) (Interception of AVL signal — Applies when a person, without license or privilege, knowingly intercepts a signal transmitted by an automatic vehicle location system identifying a law enforcement vehicle's current location.; not a crime under the NJ Constitution (2C:1-4); municipal court) | discretionary | N.J.S.A. 2C:43-8 |
| Fine | up to 1000 usd (no statutory minimum) (Interception of AVL signal — Applies when a person, without license or privilege, knowingly intercepts a signal transmitted by an automatic vehicle location system identifying a law enforcement vehicle's current location.) | discretionary | N.J.S.A. 2C:43-8 |
| Jail / prison | up to 6 months (no statutory minimum) (Disclosure of AVL information — Applies when a person, without license or privilege, knowingly discloses AVL location information to someone not authorized to receive or access it.; not a crime under the NJ Constitution (2C:1-4); municipal court) | discretionary | N.J.S.A. 2C:43-8 |
| Fine | up to 1000 usd (no statutory minimum) (Disclosure of AVL information — Applies when a person, without license or privilege, knowingly discloses AVL location information to someone not authorized to receive or access it.) | discretionary | N.J.S.A. 2C:43-8 |
| Jail / prison | up to 18 months (no statutory minimum) (Unlawful use of AVL information — Applies when a person uses AVL location information for an unlawful purpose.; 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) (Unlawful use of AVL information — Applies when a person uses AVL location information for an unlawful purpose.; or up to double gain/loss (2C:43-3)) | discretionary | N.J.S.A. 2C:43-6 |
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How is offense relative to access of information indicating the location of law enforcement vehicles classified in New jersey?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interception of AVL signal | disorderly persons offense | Applies when a person, without license or privilege, knowingly intercepts a signal transmitted by an automatic vehicle location system identifying a law enforcement vehicle's current location. | N.J.S.A. 2C:33-23.3undefined |
| Disclosure of AVL information | disorderly persons offense | Applies when a person, without license or privilege, knowingly discloses AVL location information to someone not authorized to receive or access it. | N.J.S.A. 2C:33-23.3undefined |
| Unlawful use of AVL information | crime of the fourth degree | Applies when a person uses AVL location information for an unlawful purpose. | N.J.S.A. 2C:33-23.3undefined |
Common questions about offense relative to access of information indicating the location of law enforcement vehicles in New jersey
What degree of offense is offense relative to access of information indicating the location of law enforcement vehicles in New Jersey?
It depends on the circumstances: offense relative to access of information indicating the location of law enforcement vehicles ranges from a disorderly persons offense to a crime of the fourth degree in New Jersey under N.J.S.A. 2C:33-23.3.
Interception of AVL signal: disorderly persons offense (N.J.S.A. 2C:33-23.3) · Disclosure of AVL information: disorderly persons offense (N.J.S.A. 2C:33-23.3) · Unlawful use of AVL information: crime of the fourth degree (N.J.S.A. 2C:33-23.3)
What are the penalties for offense relative to access of information indicating the location of law enforcement vehicles in New Jersey?
Penalties for offense relative to access of information indicating the location of law enforcement vehicles in New Jersey depend on how it is classified — from a disorderly persons offense up to a crime of the fourth 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 offense relative to access of information indicating the location of law enforcement vehicles?
Offense relative to access of information indicating the location of law enforcement vehicles is governed by N.J.S.A. 2C:33-23.3 (Offense relative to access of information indicating the location of law enforcement vehicles).
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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.