Grading of Theft Offenses

Item: Lubiner Schmidt and Palumbo
Rating: 5
Author: Lilia B.

First Degree: 10 to 20 Years in Prison, Maximum $200,000 Fine

Human remains are stolen by falsification of a document which allows a deceased person to donate his body parts.

Second Degree: 5 to 10 Years in Prison, Maximum $100,000 Fine

Amount stolen is greater than $75,000
Property is taken by extortion
Property stolen is a controlled substance in excess of one kilogram
Property stolen is part of a person's health benefits and amounts to over $75,000
Human remains or any body part is stolen

Third Degree: 3 to 5 Years in Prison, Maximum $15,000 Fine

Amount stolen lies between $500 and $75,000
If property stolen is a firearm, motor vehicle, vessel, boat, horse, pet, or airplane
Property stolen is a controlled substance valued at less than $75,000 and less than one kilogram
Property stolen is from the victim's person
Money stolen by a person legally responsible for the care of the victim's money
Item stolen by threat not characterized by extortion
Stealing of a public record
Property stolen is part of a person's health benefits which is less than $75,000
Property stolen is a product derived from or for research regardless of value
Property stolen is a New Jersey Prescription Blank
Property stolen is an access device or defaced access device
Property stolen is made up of anhydrous ammonia intended for the creation of methamphetamine

Fourth Degree: Up to 18 Months in Prison, Maximum $10,000 Fine

Amount stolen lies between $200 and $500

Disorderly Persons: Up to 6 Months in Prison, Maximum $1,000

Amount stolen is less than $200
Property stolen is an electronic vehicle identification system transponder

If you are facing theft charges, please contact an aggressive New Jersey criminal defense lawyer at LS&P Lawyers immediately to ensure that your legal rights are defended.

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