The majorities of offenses, known as disorderly person offenses, is misdemeanors and are heard in Municipal Court.
First Degree
The highest serious indictable offense you can be charged with in New Jersey carries a sentence of 10 to 20 years in prison.
Second Degree
Illegal possession of a weapon, aggravated assault, evading, distribution of CDS, and identity theft are examples of second-degree felonies that carry sentences of 5 to 10 years in jail.
Third Degree
The maximum sentences for crimes in the third and fourth degrees are five years and 18 months in prison, respectively, but they are less serious offenses.
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