False swearing Fourth degree 2C:28-2

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

False swearing
Fourth degree 2C:28-2

If term of imprisonment of at least
one year is imposed, might be
deemed a “perjury or obstruction of
justice” AF, or if the loss to any
victim(s) exceeds $10,000, might be
deemed a “fraud or deceit” AF.
(Unlike federal definition of perjury,
no requirement that the false
swearing is on a “material matter”).
Would probably be
considered a CIMT.

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