New jersey criminal charge
Sale by licensed pharmacy of hypodermic syringe or needle under certain circumstances in New jersey
Sale by licensed pharmacy of hypodermic syringe or needle under certain circumstances is a disorderly persons offense under New jersey criminal law, defined by N.J.S.A. 2C:36-6.2. As a disorderly persons offense, it is punishable within the statutory sentencing range New jersey sets for that offense class. New jersey sorts criminal offenses into felonies, misdemeanors, and petty offenses, each carrying its own penalty range.
Defined by N.J.S.A. 2C:36-6.2.
What is the penalty for sale by licensed pharmacy of hypodermic syringe or needle under certain circumstances in New jersey?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 6 months (no statutory minimum) (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) | discretionary | N.J.S.A. 2C:43-8 |
Applies to current.
Common questions about sale by licensed pharmacy of hypodermic syringe or needle under certain circumstances in New jersey
Is sale by licensed pharmacy of hypodermic syringe or needle under certain circumstances a crime in New Jersey?
Sale by licensed pharmacy of hypodermic syringe or needle under certain circumstances is a disorderly persons offense in New Jersey, which is not a crime under the New Jersey Constitution (N.J.S.A. 2C:1-4) — it carries no criminal record and is heard in municipal court. Governed by N.J.S.A. 2C:36-6.2.
What are the penalties for sale by licensed pharmacy of hypodermic syringe or needle under certain circumstances in New Jersey?
As a disorderly persons offense, sale by licensed pharmacy of hypodermic syringe or needle under certain circumstances carries up to 6 months (no mandatory minimum) of incarceration and a fine of up to $1,000 (no mandatory minimum) under N.J.S.A. 2C:43-8 (current).
Which New Jersey statute covers sale by licensed pharmacy of hypodermic syringe or needle under certain circumstances?
Sale by licensed pharmacy of hypodermic syringe or needle under certain circumstances is governed by N.J.S.A. 2C:36-6.2 (Sale by licensed pharmacy of hypodermic syringe or needle under certain circumstances).
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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.