New jersey criminal charge
Soliciting or providing material support or resources for terrorism in New jersey
Soliciting or providing material support or resources for terrorism is a criminal offense under New jersey law, defined by N.J.S.A. 2C:38-5. 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:38-5.
What is the penalty for soliciting or providing material support or resources for terrorism in New jersey?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | 10 years to 20 years (Material support resulting in death — Applies when the act of terrorism supported by the material support or resources results in death.; presumption of imprisonment (2C:44-1(d))) | presumptive | N.J.S.A. 2C:43-6 |
| Fine | up to 200000 usd (no statutory minimum) (Material support resulting in death — Applies when the act of terrorism supported by the material support or resources results in death.; or up to double gain/loss (2C:43-3); offense-specific ceilings may exceed) | discretionary | N.J.S.A. 2C:43-6 |
| Jail / prison | 5 years to 10 years (Material support not resulting in death — Applies to violations of subsection b. that do not result in death from the act of terrorism.; presumption of imprisonment (2C:44-1(d))) | presumptive | N.J.S.A. 2C:43-6 |
| Fine | up to 150000 usd (no statutory minimum) (Material support not resulting in death — Applies to violations of subsection b. that do not result in death from the act of terrorism.; or up to double gain/loss (2C:43-3); offense-specific ceilings may exceed) | discretionary | N.J.S.A. 2C:43-6 |
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How is soliciting or providing material support or resources for terrorism classified in New jersey?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Material support resulting in death | crime of the first degree | Applies when the act of terrorism supported by the material support or resources results in death. | N.J.S.A. 2C:38-5undefined |
| Material support not resulting in death | crime of the second degree | Applies to violations of subsection b. that do not result in death from the act of terrorism. | N.J.S.A. 2C:38-5undefined |
Common questions about soliciting or providing material support or resources for terrorism in New jersey
What degree of offense is soliciting or providing material support or resources for terrorism in New Jersey?
It depends on the circumstances: soliciting or providing material support or resources for terrorism ranges from a crime of the second degree to a crime of the first degree in New Jersey under N.J.S.A. 2C:38-5.
Material support resulting in death: crime of the first degree (N.J.S.A. 2C:38-5) · Material support not resulting in death: crime of the second degree (N.J.S.A. 2C:38-5)
What are the penalties for soliciting or providing material support or resources for terrorism in New Jersey?
Penalties for soliciting or providing material support or resources for terrorism 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 soliciting or providing material support or resources for terrorism?
Soliciting or providing material support or resources for terrorism is governed by N.J.S.A. 2C:38-5 (Soliciting or providing material support or resources for terrorism).
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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.