New Jersey criminal charge
Trafficking in personal identifying information pertaining to another person, certain; crime degrees; terms defined in New Jersey
Trafficking in personal identifying information pertaining to another person, certain; crime degrees; terms defined is a criminal offense under New Jersey law, defined by N.J.S.A. 2C:21-17.3. 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:21-17.3.
What is the penalty for trafficking in personal identifying information pertaining to another person, certain; crime degrees; terms defined in New Jersey?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 18 months (Base trafficking in personal identifying information — A person knowingly distributes, manufactures, or possesses any item containing another person's personal identifying information without authorization, knowing it facilitates fraud or injury.; 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 (Base trafficking in personal identifying information — A person knowingly distributes, manufactures, or possesses any item containing another person's personal identifying information without authorization, knowing it facilitates fraud or injury.; or up to double gain/loss (2C:43-3)) | discretionary | N.J.S.A. 2C:43-6 |
| Jail / prison | 3 years to 5 years (Trafficking involving 20+ items or 5+ items from 5+ persons — Distribution, manufacture, or possession of 20 or more items pertaining to one person, or 5 or more items pertaining to 5 or more separate persons, without authorization and with requisite knowledge.; 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 (Trafficking involving 20+ items or 5+ items from 5+ persons — Distribution, manufacture, or possession of 20 or more items pertaining to one person, or 5 or more items pertaining to 5 or more separate persons, without authorization and with requisite knowledge.; 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 (Trafficking involving 50+ items or 10+ items from 5+ persons — Distribution, manufacture, or possession of 50 or more items pertaining to one person, or 10 or more items pertaining to 5 or more separate persons, without authorization and with requisite knowledge.; presumption of imprisonment (2C:44-1(d))) | presumptive | N.J.S.A. 2C:43-6 |
| Fine | up to $150,000 (Trafficking involving 50+ items or 10+ items from 5+ persons — Distribution, manufacture, or possession of 50 or more items pertaining to one person, or 10 or more items pertaining to 5 or more separate persons, without authorization and with requisite knowledge.; or up to double gain/loss (2C:43-3); offense-specific ceilings may exceed) | discretionary | N.J.S.A. 2C:43-6 |
Applies to current.
How is trafficking in personal identifying information pertaining to another person, certain; crime degrees; terms defined classified in New Jersey?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base trafficking in personal identifying information | Crime of the Fourth Degree | A person knowingly distributes, manufactures, or possesses any item containing another person's personal identifying information without authorization, knowing it facilitates fraud or injury. | N.J.S.A. 2C:21-17.3undefined |
| Trafficking involving 20+ items or 5+ items from 5+ persons | Crime of the Third Degree | Distribution, manufacture, or possession of 20 or more items pertaining to one person, or 5 or more items pertaining to 5 or more separate persons, without authorization and with requisite knowledge. | N.J.S.A. 2C:21-17.3undefined |
| Trafficking involving 50+ items or 10+ items from 5+ persons | Crime of the Second Degree | Distribution, manufacture, or possession of 50 or more items pertaining to one person, or 10 or more items pertaining to 5 or more separate persons, without authorization and with requisite knowledge. | N.J.S.A. 2C:21-17.3undefined |
Common questions about trafficking in personal identifying information pertaining to another person, certain; crime degrees; terms defined in New Jersey
What degree of offense is trafficking in personal identifying information pertaining to another person, certain; crime degrees; terms defined in New Jersey?
It depends on the circumstances: trafficking in personal identifying information pertaining to another person, certain; crime degrees; terms defined ranges from a Crime of the Fourth Degree to a Crime of the Second Degree in New Jersey under N.J.S.A. 2C:21-17.3.
Base trafficking in personal identifying information: Crime of the Fourth Degree (N.J.S.A. 2C:21-17.3) · Trafficking involving 20+ items or 5+ items from 5+ persons: Crime of the Third Degree (N.J.S.A. 2C:21-17.3) · Trafficking involving 50+ items or 10+ items from 5+ persons: Crime of the Second Degree (N.J.S.A. 2C:21-17.3)
What are the penalties for trafficking in personal identifying information pertaining to another person, certain; crime degrees; terms defined in New Jersey?
Penalties for trafficking in personal identifying information pertaining to another person, certain; crime degrees; terms defined 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 trafficking in personal identifying information pertaining to another person, certain; crime degrees; terms defined?
Trafficking in personal identifying information pertaining to another person, certain; crime degrees; terms defined is governed by N.J.S.A. 2C:21-17.3 (Trafficking in personal identifying information pertaining to another person, certain; crime degrees; terms defined).
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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.