2C:20-2. Penalty for Theft charges b. Grading of theft offenses. (1)Theft constitutes a crime of the second degree if: (a)The amount involved is $75,000.00 or more; (b)The property is taken by extortion; (c)The property stolen is a controlled dangerous substance or controlled substance analog as defined in N.J.S. 2C:35-2 and the quantity is in excess of one kilogram; (d)The property stolen is a person's benefits under federal or State law, or from any other source, which the Department of Human Services or an agency acting on its behalf has budgeted for the person's health care and the amount involved is $75,000 or more; or (e)The property stolen is human remains or any part thereof. (2)Theft constitutes a crime of the third degree if: (a)The amount involved exceeds $500.00 but is less than $75,000.00; 3rd degree 3- 5 years jail $15,000fine 1 year- 5 year probation 4th degree 0- 18 months $10,000 1 year- 5 year There are many other penalties that the court must impose in criminal case. There are dozens of other penalties a court can impose, depending on the type of matter. Read www.njlaws.com/jail_for_crimes_and_disorderly_conduct.html If you or a family member are charged with a criminal offense, you should retain a Certified Municipal Court Law attorney to argue to reduce the penalties! (3)Theft constitutes a crime of the fourth degree if the amount involved is at least $200.00 but does not exceed $500.00. If the amount involved was less than $200.00 the offense constitutes a disorderly persons offense. Disorderly person criminal offenses- in Municipal Court Jail 2C: 43- 8 jail 6 month maximum probation 1-2 year community service 180 days maximum mandatory costs, VCCB and other penalties Disorderly- fines: 2C: 43- 3 $1,000 Fine maximum There are many other penalties that the court must impose in criminal cases. There are dozens of other penalties a court can impose, depending on the type of matter. (b)The property stolen is a firearm, motor vehicle, vessel, boat, horse, domestic companion animal or airplane; (c)The property stolen is a controlled dangerous substance or controlled substance analog as defined in N.J.S. 2C:35-2 and the amount involved is less than $75,000.00 or is undetermined and the quantity is one kilogram or less; (d)It is from the person of the victim; (e)It is in breach of an obligation by a person in his capacity as a fiduciary; (f)It is by threat not amounting to extortion; (g)It is of a public record, writing or instrument kept, filed or deposited according to law with or in the keeping of any public office or public servant; (h)The property stolen is a person's benefits under federal or State law, or from any other source, which the Department of Human Services or an agency acting on its behalf has budgeted for the person's health care and the amount involved is less than $75,000; (i)The property stolen is any real or personal property related to, necessary for, or derived from research, regardless of value, including, but not limited to, any sample, specimens and components thereof, research subject, including any warm-blooded or cold-blooded animals being used for research or intended for use in research, supplies, records, data or test results, prototypes or equipment, as well as any proprietary information or other type of information related to research; (j)The property stolen is a New Jersey Prescription Blank as referred to in R.S. 45:14-14; or (k)The property stolen consists of an access device or a defaced access device. ... Criminal Indictable and Disorderly Offense Penalties Disorderly person criminal offenses- ex Simple Assault, shoplifting & cases in Municipal Court Jail 2C: 43- 8 jail 6 month maximum probation 1-2 year community service 180 days maximum mandatory costs, VCCB and other penalties Disorderly- fines: 2C: 43- 3 $1,000 Fine maximum There are many other penalties that the court must impose in criminal cases. There are dozens of other penalties a court can impose, depending on the type of matter. Indictable Criminal Penalties [Felony type] [ Superior Court] Jail potential Fine max Probation 1st degree 10- 20 years $200,000 [presumption of jail] 2nd degree 5-10 years $150,000 [presumption of jail] 3rd degree 3- 5 years $15,000 1 year- 5 year 4th degree 0- 18 months $10,000 1 year- 5 year There are many other penalties that the court must impose in criminal case. There are dozens of other penalties a court can impose, depending on the type of matter. Read www.njlaws.com/jail_for_crimes_and_disorderly_conduct.html If you or a family member are charged with a criminal offense, you should retain an experienced criminal attorney to argue to reduce the penalties! KENNETH VERCAMMEN & ASSOCIATES, PC ATTORNEY AT LAW 2053 Woodbridge Ave. Edison, NJ 08817 (Phone) 732-572-0500 Copyright 2020 Vercammen Law