New Jersey criminal charge
Rigging publicly exhibited contest in New Jersey
Rigging publicly exhibited contest is a criminal offense under New Jersey law, defined by N.J.S.A. 2C:21-11. 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:21-11.
What is the penalty for rigging publicly exhibited contest in New Jersey?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | 5 years to 10 years (Rigging/soliciting — benefit $75,000 or more — Applies when the benefit involved in violation of subsections a. or b. is $75,000.00 or more.; presumption of imprisonment (2C:44-1(d))) | presumptive | N.J.S.A. 2C:43-6 |
| Fine | up to $150,000 (Rigging/soliciting — benefit $75,000 or more — Applies when the benefit involved in violation of subsections a. or b. 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 (Rigging/soliciting — benefit between $500 and $75,000 — Applies when the benefit involved in violation of subsections a. or b. exceeds $500 but is less than $75,000.; 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 (Rigging/soliciting — benefit between $500 and $75,000 — Applies when the benefit involved in violation of subsections a. or b. exceeds $500 but is less than $75,000.; 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 (Rigging/soliciting — benefit $500 or less — Applies when the benefit involved in violation of subsections a. or b. is $500 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 $10,000 (Rigging/soliciting — benefit $500 or less — Applies when the benefit involved in violation of subsections a. or b. is $500 or less.; or up to double gain/loss (2C:43-3)) | discretionary | N.J.S.A. 2C:43-6 |
| Jail / prison | up to 6 months (Failure to report solicitation for rigging — Applies when a person fails to promptly report a solicitation to accept a benefit or to tamper as would be criminal under subsection a.; 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 (Failure to report solicitation for rigging — Applies when a person fails to promptly report a solicitation to accept a benefit or to tamper as would be criminal under subsection a.) | discretionary | N.J.S.A. 2C:43-8 |
| Jail / prison | up to 18 months (Participation in rigged contest or sports event — Applies when a person knowingly engages in, sponsors, produces, judges, or otherwise participates in a contest or sports event knowing it is being conducted in violation of subsection a.; 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 (Participation in rigged contest or sports event — Applies when a person knowingly engages in, sponsors, produces, judges, or otherwise participates in a contest or sports event knowing it is being conducted in violation of subsection a.; or up to double gain/loss (2C:43-3)) | discretionary | N.J.S.A. 2C:43-6 |
Applies to current.
How is rigging publicly exhibited contest classified in New Jersey?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rigging/soliciting — benefit $75,000 or more | Crime of the Second Degree | Applies when the benefit involved in violation of subsections a. or b. is $75,000.00 or more. | N.J.S.A. 2C:21-11undefined |
| Rigging/soliciting — benefit between $500 and $75,000 | Crime of the Third Degree | Applies when the benefit involved in violation of subsections a. or b. exceeds $500 but is less than $75,000. | N.J.S.A. 2C:21-11undefined |
| Rigging/soliciting — benefit $500 or less | Crime of the Fourth Degree | Applies when the benefit involved in violation of subsections a. or b. is $500 or less. | N.J.S.A. 2C:21-11undefined |
| Failure to report solicitation for rigging | Disorderly Persons Offense | Applies when a person fails to promptly report a solicitation to accept a benefit or to tamper as would be criminal under subsection a. | N.J.S.A. 2C:21-11undefined |
| Participation in rigged contest or sports event | Crime of the Fourth Degree | Applies when a person knowingly engages in, sponsors, produces, judges, or otherwise participates in a contest or sports event knowing it is being conducted in violation of subsection a. | N.J.S.A. 2C:21-11undefined |
Common questions about rigging publicly exhibited contest in New Jersey
What degree of offense is rigging publicly exhibited contest in New Jersey?
It depends on the circumstances: rigging publicly exhibited contest ranges from a Disorderly Persons Offense to a Crime of the Second Degree in New Jersey under N.J.S.A. 2C:21-11.
Rigging/soliciting — benefit $75,000 or more: Crime of the Second Degree (N.J.S.A. 2C:21-11) · Rigging/soliciting — benefit between $500 and $75,000: Crime of the Third Degree (N.J.S.A. 2C:21-11) · Rigging/soliciting — benefit $500 or less: Crime of the Fourth Degree (N.J.S.A. 2C:21-11) · Failure to report solicitation for rigging: Disorderly Persons Offense (N.J.S.A. 2C:21-11) · Participation in rigged contest or sports event: Crime of the Fourth Degree (N.J.S.A. 2C:21-11)
What are the penalties for rigging publicly exhibited contest in New Jersey?
Which New Jersey statute covers rigging publicly exhibited contest?
Rigging publicly exhibited contest is governed by N.J.S.A. 2C:21-11 (Rigging publicly exhibited contest).
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.