New Jersey criminal charges & traffic offenses A–Z

Assault, Homicide & Violent Offenses

• Aggravated Assault
  N.J.S.A. 2C:12-1
• Assault by Auto
  N.J.S.A. 2C:12-1
• Bias Intimidation
  N.J.S.A. 2C:16-1
• Carjacking
  N.J.S.A. 2C:15-2
• Criminal Restraint
  N.J.S.A. 2C:13-2
• False Imprisonment
  N.J.S.A. 2C:13-3
• Interference with Custody
  N.J.S.A. 2C:13-4
• Kidnapping
  N.J.S.A. 2C:13-1
• Manslaughter
  N.J.S.A. 2C:11-4
• Murder
  N.J.S.A. 2C:11-3
• Robbery
  N.J.S.A. 2C:15-1
• Simple Assault
  N.J.S.A. 2C:12-1
• Stalking
  N.J.S.A. 2C:12-10
• Strict Liability Vehicular Homicide
  N.J.S.A. 2C:11-5.3
• Terroristic Threats
  N.J.S.A. 2C:12-3
• Vehicular Homicide (Death by Auto)
  N.J.S.A. 2C:11-5

Sex Offenses & Offenses Involving Children

• Child Pornography (Child Sexual Abuse Material)
  N.J.S.A. 2C:24-4
• Criminal Sexual Contact
  N.J.S.A. 2C:14-3
• Endangering the Welfare of a Child
  N.J.S.A. 2C:24-4
• Invasion of Privacy
  N.J.S.A. 2C:14-9
• Lewdness
  N.J.S.A. 2C:14-4
• Luring or Enticing a Child
  N.J.S.A. 2C:13-6
• Sexual Assault
  N.J.S.A. 2C:14-2

Theft, Burglary & Property Offenses

• Arson
  N.J.S.A. 2C:17-1
• Burglary
  N.J.S.A. 2C:18-2
• Criminal Mischief
  N.J.S.A. 2C:17-3
• Criminal Trespass
  N.J.S.A. 2C:18-3
• Receiving Stolen Property
  N.J.S.A. 2C:20-7
• Shoplifting
  N.J.S.A. 2C:20-11
• Theft Grading in New Jersey
  N.J.S.A. 2C:20-2
• Theft by Unlawful Taking
  N.J.S.A. 2C:20-3
• Theft of Services
  N.J.S.A. 2C:20-8

Fraud & White Collar Offenses

• Bad Checks
  N.J.S.A. 2C:21-5
• Computer Criminal Activity
  N.J.S.A. 2C:20-25
• Credit Card Fraud
  N.J.S.A. 2C:21-6
• Forgery
  N.J.S.A. 2C:21-1
• Identity Theft
  N.J.S.A. 2C:21-17
• Insurance Fraud
  N.J.S.A. 2C:21-4.6
• Money Laundering
  N.J.S.A. 2C:21-25
• Theft by Deception
  N.J.S.A. 2C:20-4
• Theft by Extortion
  N.J.S.A. 2C:20-5

Drug Offenses

• Drug Distribution in a School Zone
  N.J.S.A. 2C:35-7
• Drug Paraphernalia
  N.J.S.A. 2C:36-2
• Leader of a Narcotics Trafficking Network
  N.J.S.A. 2C:35-3
• Loitering to Obtain or Distribute CDS
  N.J.S.A. 2C:33-2.1
• Maintaining or Operating a CDS Production Facility
  N.J.S.A. 2C:35-4
• Obtaining CDS by Fraud
  N.J.S.A. 2C:35-13
• Possession of CDS
  N.J.S.A. 2C:35-10
• Possession with Intent to Distribute CDS
  N.J.S.A. 2C:35-5
• Strict Liability for Drug-Induced Death
  N.J.S.A. 2C:35-9

Weapons & Firearm Offenses

• Certain Persons Not to Have Weapons
  N.J.S.A. 2C:39-7
• Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose
  N.J.S.A. 2C:39-4
• Prohibited Weapons and Devices
  N.J.S.A. 2C:39-3
• Unlawful Possession of a Weapon
  N.J.S.A. 2C:39-5

Domestic Violence & Restraining Orders

• Contempt: Violating a Restraining Order
  N.J.S.A. 2C:29-9

Offenses Against Public Administration

• Bribery
  N.J.S.A. 2C:27-2
• Eluding a Police Officer
  N.J.S.A. 2C:29-2
• Escape
  N.J.S.A. 2C:29-5
• False Reports to Law Enforcement
  N.J.S.A. 2C:28-4
• Hindering Apprehension or Prosecution
  N.J.S.A. 2C:29-3
• Obstructing Administration of Law
  N.J.S.A. 2C:29-1
• Official Misconduct
  N.J.S.A. 2C:30-2
• Perjury
  N.J.S.A. 2C:28-1
• Resisting Arrest
  N.J.S.A. 2C:29-2
• Tampering with Physical Evidence
  N.J.S.A. 2C:28-6
• Witness Tampering
  N.J.S.A. 2C:28-5

Public Order & Disorderly Persons Offenses

• Animal Cruelty
  N.J.S.A. 4:22-17
• Cyber Harassment
  N.J.S.A. 2C:33-4.1
• Disorderly Conduct
  N.J.S.A. 2C:33-2
• False Public Alarm
  N.J.S.A. 2C:33-3
• Harassment
  N.J.S.A. 2C:33-4
• Prostitution and Related Offenses
  N.J.S.A. 2C:34-1
• Underage Possession or Consumption of Alcohol
  N.J.S.A. 2C:33-15

Attempt & Conspiracy

• Conspiracy
  N.J.S.A. 2C:5-2
• Criminal Attempt
  N.J.S.A. 2C:5-1

DWI, Refusal & Alcohol/Drug Driving Offenses

• DWI in a School Zone
  N.J.S.A. 39:4-50
• Driving While Intoxicated (DWI)
  N.J.S.A. 39:4-50
• Open Container of Alcohol in a Vehicle
  N.J.S.A. 39:4-51b
• Possession of CDS in a Motor Vehicle
  N.J.S.A. 39:4-49.1
• Refusal to Submit to a Breath Test
  N.J.S.A. 39:4-50.4a

Moving Violations & Driving Offenses

• Careless Driving
  N.J.S.A. 39:4-97
• Failure to Maintain Lane
  N.J.S.A. 39:4-88
• Failure to Observe a Traffic Signal (Red Light)
  N.J.S.A. 39:4-81
• Failure to Report an Accident
  N.J.S.A. 39:4-130
• Failure to Stop for a School Bus
  N.J.S.A. 39:4-128.1
• Failure to Yield to a Pedestrian in a Crosswalk
  N.J.S.A. 39:4-36
• Following Too Closely (Tailgating)
  N.J.S.A. 39:4-89
• Improper Passing
  N.J.S.A. 39:4-85
• Leaving the Scene of an Accident
  N.J.S.A. 39:4-129
• Move Over Law Violation
  N.J.S.A. 39:4-92.2
• Racing on Highways
  N.J.S.A. 39:4-52
• Reckless Driving
  N.J.S.A. 39:4-96
• Seat Belt Violation
  N.J.S.A. 39:3-76.2f
• Speeding
  N.J.S.A. 39:4-98
• Unsafe Operation of a Motor Vehicle
  N.J.S.A. 39:4-97.2
• Using a Handheld Cell Phone While Driving
  N.J.S.A. 39:4-97.3

License, Registration & Insurance Offenses

• Driving While Suspended
  N.J.S.A. 39:3-40
• Driving While Suspended for DWI or Refusal (Criminal)
  N.J.S.A. 2C:40-26
• Driving Without Insurance
  N.J.S.A. 39:6B-2
• Driving Without a License
  N.J.S.A. 39:3-10
• Driving an Unregistered Vehicle
  N.J.S.A. 39:3-4
• Failure to Exhibit License, Registration, or Insurance
  N.J.S.A. 39:3-29
• Fictitious or Altered Plates and Documents
  N.J.S.A. 39:3-33