NJSA 2C: 43-8 (1) In the case of a crime of the first degree,
imprisonment between 10 years and 20 years, for a specific term of years
which shall be fixed by the court.
(2) In the case of a crime of the second degree, imprisonment between five years and 10 years, for a specific term of years which shall be fixed by the court.
(3) In the case of a crime of the third degree, imprisonment between three years and five years, for a specific term of years which shall be fixed by the court.
(4) In the case of a crime of the fourth degree, imprisonment for a specific term which shall be fixed by the court and shall not exceed 18 months.
Disorderly Person - up to 6 months in Jail
Penalty Disorderly - up to 30 days in Jail
2C:43-3 Fines have been increased recently!
2C:43-3. Fines and Restitutions. A person who has been convicted of an offense may be sentenced to pay a fine, to make restitution, or both, such fine not to exceed:
a. (1) $200,000.00 when the conviction is of a crime of the first degree;
(2) $150,000.00 when the conviction is of a crime of the second degree;
b. (1) $15,000.00 when the conviction is of a crime of the third degree;
(2) $10,000.00 when the conviction is of a crime of the fourth degree;
c. $1,000.00, when the conviction is of a disorderly persons offense;
d. $500.00, when the conviction is of a petty disorderly persons offense;
There are additional Fines & Penalties for all drug cases and many other cases.
If facing any criminal charge, retain an experienced attorney immediately to determine you rights and obligations to the court.
Current criminal charge researched by Kenneth Vercammen, Esq. 732-572-0500
Consequences of a Criminal Guilty Plea in Superior Court
1. If you plead guilty you will have a criminal record.
2. Before the judge can accept your guilty plea, you will have to stand up in open court and tell the judge what you did that makes you guilty of the particular offense in front of all persons in the courtroom.
3. You can go to jail, pay thousands of dollars in fines, and may be barred from future employment
4. You may not be able to get a job as a teacher, public employee, banking industry, real estate or other state regulated field.
5. On employment applications, you will have to answer yes that you were convicted of a crime.
6. You must pay a $75 Safe Neighborhood Services Fund assessment for each conviction. You must pay a minimum Violent Crimes Compensation Board assessment of $50 ($100 minimum if you are convicted of a crime of violence) for each count to which you plead guilty.
7. If you are being sentenced to probation, you must pay a fee of up to $25 per month for the term of probation.
8. In all drug cases, the statute requires mandatory driver's license suspension. New Jersey does not have a special license to go to work or school.
9. In indictable matters, you will be required to provide a DNA sample, which could be used by law enforcement for the investigation of criminal activity, and pay for the cost of testing.
10. You must pay restitution if the court finds there is a victim who has suffered a loss.
11. If you are a public office holder or employee, you can be required to forfeit your office or job by virtue of your plea of guilty.
12. If you are not a United States citizen or national, you may be deported by virtue of your plea of guilty.
13. You must wait 5-10 years to expunge a first offense. 2C:52-3
14. You lose the presumption against incarceration in future cases. 2C:44-1
15. You may lose your right to vote.
KENNETH VERCAMMEN & ASSOCIATES, PC
2053 Woodbridge Ave.
Edison, NJ 08817
(Phone) 732-572-0500
(Fax) 732-572-0030
www.BeNotGuilty.Com
(2) In the case of a crime of the second degree, imprisonment between five years and 10 years, for a specific term of years which shall be fixed by the court.
(3) In the case of a crime of the third degree, imprisonment between three years and five years, for a specific term of years which shall be fixed by the court.
(4) In the case of a crime of the fourth degree, imprisonment for a specific term which shall be fixed by the court and shall not exceed 18 months.
Disorderly Person - up to 6 months in Jail
Penalty Disorderly - up to 30 days in Jail
2C:43-3 Fines have been increased recently!
2C:43-3. Fines and Restitutions. A person who has been convicted of an offense may be sentenced to pay a fine, to make restitution, or both, such fine not to exceed:
a. (1) $200,000.00 when the conviction is of a crime of the first degree;
(2) $150,000.00 when the conviction is of a crime of the second degree;
b. (1) $15,000.00 when the conviction is of a crime of the third degree;
(2) $10,000.00 when the conviction is of a crime of the fourth degree;
c. $1,000.00, when the conviction is of a disorderly persons offense;
d. $500.00, when the conviction is of a petty disorderly persons offense;
There are additional Fines & Penalties for all drug cases and many other cases.
If facing any criminal charge, retain an experienced attorney immediately to determine you rights and obligations to the court.
Current criminal charge researched by Kenneth Vercammen, Esq. 732-572-0500
Consequences of a Criminal Guilty Plea in Superior Court
1. If you plead guilty you will have a criminal record.
2. Before the judge can accept your guilty plea, you will have to stand up in open court and tell the judge what you did that makes you guilty of the particular offense in front of all persons in the courtroom.
3. You can go to jail, pay thousands of dollars in fines, and may be barred from future employment
4. You may not be able to get a job as a teacher, public employee, banking industry, real estate or other state regulated field.
5. On employment applications, you will have to answer yes that you were convicted of a crime.
6. You must pay a $75 Safe Neighborhood Services Fund assessment for each conviction. You must pay a minimum Violent Crimes Compensation Board assessment of $50 ($100 minimum if you are convicted of a crime of violence) for each count to which you plead guilty.
7. If you are being sentenced to probation, you must pay a fee of up to $25 per month for the term of probation.
8. In all drug cases, the statute requires mandatory driver's license suspension. New Jersey does not have a special license to go to work or school.
9. In indictable matters, you will be required to provide a DNA sample, which could be used by law enforcement for the investigation of criminal activity, and pay for the cost of testing.
10. You must pay restitution if the court finds there is a victim who has suffered a loss.
11. If you are a public office holder or employee, you can be required to forfeit your office or job by virtue of your plea of guilty.
12. If you are not a United States citizen or national, you may be deported by virtue of your plea of guilty.
13. You must wait 5-10 years to expunge a first offense. 2C:52-3
14. You lose the presumption against incarceration in future cases. 2C:44-1
15. You may lose your right to vote.
KENNETH VERCAMMEN & ASSOCIATES, PC
2053 Woodbridge Ave.
Edison, NJ 08817
(Phone) 732-572-0500
(Fax) 732-572-0030
www.BeNotGuilty.Com
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