First degree criminal offenses: 10 to 20 years in prison and a fine up up to $200,000. Some crimes, for example, first-degree murder may carry a sentence of 30 years in prison (NJSA 2C:11-3 Murder).
Examples of First-Degree Crimes
- Aggravated sexual assault
- Aggravated Manslaughter
- Aggravated manslaughter by eluding
- Armed Robbery
- Drug distribution (large quantities)
- Felony Murder
- First-Degree Murder (murder may also be charged as a 2nd degree crime)
- Vehicular Homicide/ Vehicular Manslaughter (may also be charged as a 2nd degree crime)
- Any violent crimes conviction of the 1st degree.
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