Contempt (a) Fourth degree (b) Fourth degree or disorderly persons offense. 2C:29-9

New Jersey Immigration Consequences of conviction of criminal offense.

Degree of Intent Degree of Harm Other Abbreviations
K=knowing(ly) BI=bodily injury CDS=controlled dangerous substance
P=purpose(ly) SBI=serious bodily injury DW=deadly weapon
N=negligent(ly) MV=motor vehicle
R=reckless(ly)

Aggravated Felony (AF)?
Crime Involving
Moral Turpitude
(CIMT)?
Other Grounds:
Controlled Substance
Offense (CSO)
Crime Against Children
(CAC)
Crime of Dom. Viol., Etc.
(CODV)
Firearm Offense (FO)
Prostitution

Contempt
(a) Fourth degree (b) Fourth degree or disorderly persons offense. 2C:29-9

If term of imprisonment of at least
one year is imposed, might be
deemed an “obstruction of justice” or
a “crime of violence” AF depending
on what the record of conviction
established (see definition at 18
U.S.C. §16). See note on New Jersey
4 degree offenses and “crimes th of
violence” at end of chart.
Might be considered a
CIMT.
Might be considered a CODV
or trigger deportability under
"violation of protection order"
provision.

More immigration information at http://www.nysda.org/idp/docs/fileI.pdf

More criminal law information at www.BeNotGuilty.com and www.njlaws.com