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Weapons; controlled dangerous substances and other offenses, penalties in New jersey
Weapons; controlled dangerous substances and other offenses, penalties is a crime of the second degree under New jersey criminal law, defined by N.J.S.A. 2C:39-4.1. As a crime of the second degree, 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:39-4.1.
What is the penalty for weapons; controlled dangerous substances and other offenses, penalties in New jersey?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | 5 years to 10 years (presumption of imprisonment (2C:44-1(d))) | presumptive | N.J.S.A. 2C:43-6 |
| Fine | up to 150000 usd (no statutory minimum) (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.
Common questions about weapons; controlled dangerous substances and other offenses, penalties in New jersey
What degree of offense is weapons; controlled dangerous substances and other offenses, penalties in New Jersey?
Weapons; controlled dangerous substances and other offenses, penalties is a crime of the second degree in New Jersey under N.J.S.A. 2C:39-4.1.
What are the penalties for weapons; controlled dangerous substances and other offenses, penalties in New Jersey?
As a crime of the second degree, weapons; controlled dangerous substances and other offenses, penalties carries 5 years to 10 years of incarceration and a fine of up to $150,000 (no mandatory minimum) under N.J.S.A. 2C:43-6 (current).
Which New Jersey statute covers weapons; controlled dangerous substances and other offenses, penalties?
Weapons; controlled dangerous substances and other offenses, penalties is governed by N.J.S.A. 2C:39-4.1 (Weapons; controlled dangerous substances and other offenses, penalties).
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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.