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Use of personal identifying information of another; certain; degree of crime in New jersey
Use of personal identifying information of another; certain; degree of crime is a criminal offense under New jersey law, defined by N.J.S.A. 2C:21-17.2. 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:21-17.2.
What is the penalty for use of personal identifying information of another; certain; degree of crime in New jersey?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | 5 years to 10 years (Use of false or another's identifying document to obtain government-issued ID — Applies when a person, in obtaining or attempting to obtain a driver's license, birth certificate, or other government-issued identity document, knowingly exhibits, displays, or utters a document that falsely purports to be such a document or that belongs to another person.; presumption of imprisonment (2C:44-1(d))) | presumptive | N.J.S.A. 2C:43-6 |
| Fine | up to 150000 usd (no statutory minimum) (Use of false or another's identifying document to obtain government-issued ID — Applies when a person, in obtaining or attempting to obtain a driver's license, birth certificate, or other government-issued identity document, knowingly exhibits, displays, or utters a document that falsely purports to be such a document or that belongs to another person.; 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 use of personal identifying information of another; certain; degree of crime classified in New jersey?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Use of false or another's identifying document to obtain government-issued ID | crime of the second degree | Applies when a person, in obtaining or attempting to obtain a driver's license, birth certificate, or other government-issued identity document, knowingly exhibits, displays, or utters a document that falsely purports to be such a document or that belongs to another person. | N.J.S.A. 2C:21-17.2undefined |
Common questions about use of personal identifying information of another; certain; degree of crime in New jersey
What degree of offense is use of personal identifying information of another; certain; degree of crime in New Jersey?
Use of personal identifying information of another; certain; degree of crime is a crime of the second degree in New Jersey under N.J.S.A. 2C:21-17.2.
Use of false or another's identifying document to obtain government-issued ID: crime of the second degree (N.J.S.A. 2C:21-17.2)
What are the penalties for use of personal identifying information of another; certain; degree of crime in New Jersey?
Penalties for use of personal identifying information of another; certain; degree of crime in New Jersey depend on how it is classified — from a crime of the second 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 use of personal identifying information of another; certain; degree of crime?
Use of personal identifying information of another; certain; degree of crime is governed by N.J.S.A. 2C:21-17.2 (Use of personal identifying information of another; certain; degree of crime).
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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.