Chapter 20

Theft/Receiving Stolen/
Fencing/Unlawful Taking/
Shoplifting

TITLE STATUTE DEGREE ECDR
Theft from Grave Sites

2C: 20-2.3a

Grading

"within the jurisdiction of this court, unlawfully remove (1) from a gravesite or
exercised control over (1) without license or privilege to do so under
circumstances which would cause a reasonable person to believe that the object was unlawfully removed, specifically by
in violation of N.J.S. 2C:20-2.3a (A (see Grading) Degree Crime).

1. a. a headstone
    b. a headstone marker
    c. a flag
    d. a flag holder"
Theft by Unlawful Taking or Disposition (moveable)

2C: 20-3a

Grading

"within the jurisdiction of this court, commit the offense of theft by (1) certain
moveable property, namely, (describe the property) belonging to (2) with
purpose to deprive him thereof, specifically by
in violation of N.J.S. 2C:20-3a (A (see Grading) Degree Crime).

1. a. unlawfully taking
    b. exercising control over
 
2. a. victim’s name – if known 
    b. another"
Theft by Unlawful Taking or Disposition (immovable)

2C: 20-3b
Grading

"within the jurisdiction of this court, commit the offense of theft by unlawfully
transferring an interest in immovable property, namely, (give description of the
property and the victim’s interest therein) of another with purpose to benefit himself
or another, specifically by
in violation of N.J.S. 2C:20-3b (A (see Grading) Degree Crime)."
Theft by Deception

2C: 20-4a

Grading

"within the jurisdiction of this court, commit the offense of theft by deception by
purposely obtaining property belonging to (1) by purposely creating or reinforcing a false impression, specifically by
in violation of N.J.S. 2C:20-4(a) (A (see Grading) Degree Crime).


1. a. victim’s name – if known 
    b. another"
Theft by Deception

2C: 20-4b
Grading

"within the jurisdiction of this court, commit the offense of theft by deception by
purposely obtaining property belonging to (1) by purposely preventing (1) from acquiring information which would affect his judgment of a transaction, specifically by
in violation of N.J.S. 2C:20-4(b) (A (see Grading) Degree Crime).


1. a. victim’s name – if known 
    b. another"
Theft by Deception

2C: 20-4c
Grading

"within the jurisdiction of this court, commit the offense of theft by deception by
purposely obtaining property belonging to (1) by purposely (2) , specifically
by
in violation of N.J.S. 2C:20-4(c) (A (see Grading) Degree Crime).


1. a. victim’s name – if known 
    b. another

2. a. failing to correct a false impression which the defendant previously created or
         reinforced
    b. failing to correct a false impression which he knew to be influencing (1) to whom
         he stands in a fiduciary or confidential relationship "
Theft by Extortion

2C: 20-5a to g

Grading

"within the jurisdiction of this court, commit the offense of theft by extortion by
purposely and unlawfully obtaining property belonging to (1) by threatening to
(2) , specifically by
in violation of N.J.S. 2C:20-5(choose (a) through (g)) (A (see Grading) Degree Crime).

1. a. victim’s name – if known 
    b. another

2. (a) inflict bodily injury on or physically confine or restrain anyone or commit any
         other criminal offense
    (b) accuse anyone of an offense or cause charges of an offense to be instituted
         against any person
    (c) expose or publicize any secret or any asserted fact, whether true or false, tending 
          to subject any person to hatred, contempt or ridicule, or to impair his credit or business repute
    (d) take or withhold actions as an official or cause an official to take or withhold action
    (e) bring about or continue a strike, boycott, or other collective action, if the property is not demanded 
           or received for the benefit of the group in whose interest the defendant purports to act
    (f) testify or provide information or withhold testimony or information with respect to
         another’s legal claim or defense
    (g) inflict any other harm which would not substantially benefit the defendant but
         which is calculated to materially harm another person"
Theft of Property Lost, Mislaid, or Delivered by Mistake

2C: 20-6

Grading

"within the jurisdiction of this court, commit the offense of theft by coming into
control of property belonging to (1) with knowledge that the property was lost,
mislaid, or delivered under a mistake as to (2) and, knowing the identity of the
property owner, with purpose to deprive (him/her), converted the property to his/her own use, specifically by
in violation of N.J.S. 2C:20-6 (A (see Grading) Degree Crime).

1. a. victim’s name – if known 
    b. another

2. a. the nature or amount of the property
    b. the identity of the recipient of the property"
Receiving Stolen Property

2C: 20-7a
Grading

"within the jurisdiction of this court, commit the offense of theft by knowingly
(1) moveable property belonging to (2) (3) , specifically by
in violation of N.J.S. 2C:20-7a (A (see Grading) Degree Crime).

1. a. receive 
    b. bring into this State

2. a. name of victim - if known 
    b. another
 
3. a. knowing it was stolen
    b. believing it was probably stolen"
Fencing (possessing)

2C: 20-7.1a

Grading

"within the jurisdiction of this court, and being a dealer in property, possess property which (he/she) knew or should have known had identifying features which have been (1) without the consent of the manufacturer, specifically by
in violation of N.J.S. 2C:20-7.1a (A (see Grading) Degree Crime).

1. a. removed 
    b. altered"
Fencing (dealing)

2C: 20-7.1b
Grading

"within the jurisdiction of this court, (1) trafficking in stolen property,
specifically by
in violation of N.J.S. 2C:20-7.1b (A (see Grading) Degree Crime).

1. a. engage in
    b. initiate
    c. organize
    d. plan
    e. finance
    f. direct
    g. manage
    h. supervise"
Theft of Services

2C: 20-8a

Grading

"within the jurisdiction of this court, commit the offense of theft by purposely
obtaining services, to wit (insert type of service), which he knows is available only
for compensation, by (1) , specifically by
in violation of N.J.S. 2C:20-8a (A (see Grading) Degree Crime).

1. a. deception
    b. threat
    c. false token
    d. slug
    e. mechanical or electronic device
    f. fraudulent statement
    g. other means - specify"
Theft of Services

2C: 20-8bGrading

"within the jurisdiction of this court, commit the offense of theft by having control
over the disposition of services of another, to which he is not entitled, and
knowingly diverted such services to his own benefit or another not entitled thereto,
specifically by
in violation of N.J.S. 2C:20-8b (A (see Grading) Degree Crime)."
Theft of Services (electric, gas, or water from a vendor)

2C: 20-8c(1)DP"within the jurisdiction of this court, without permission and for the purpose of obtaining (1) , intentionally defraud (company name) a vendor of (2) by connecting or causing to be connected by wire or any other device with the wires, cables or conductors of (company name), specifically by
in violation of N.J.S. 2C:20-8c(1) (A Disorderly Persons Offense).

1. a. electric current
    b. gas
    c. water

2. a. electricity
    b. gas
    c. water"
Theft of Services (electric, gas, or water from a vendor)

2C: 20-8c(2)

DP"within the jurisdiction of this court, without permission and for the purpose of obtaining (1) , intentionally defraud (company name) a vendor of (2) by connecting, disconnecting, tampering or interfering with the meters, pipes or conduits of (company name) , specifically by
in violation of N.J.S. 2C:20-8c(2) (A Disorderly Persons Offense).

1. a. electric current
    b. gas
    c. water

2. a. electricity
    b. gas
    c. water"
Theft of Services (electric, gas, or water from a person)

2C: 20-8c(1)

DP"within the jurisdiction of this court, without permission and for the purpose of
obtaining (1) , intentionally defraud (person’s name) a customer of (vendor
name) by connecting or causing to be connected by wire or any other device with the wires,
cables or conductors of (person’s name), specifically by
in violation of N.J.S. 2C:20-8c(1) (A Disorderly Persons Offense).

1. a. electric current
    b. gas
    c. water "
Theft of Services (electric, gas, or water from a person)

2C: 20-8c(2)

DP"within the jurisdiction of this court, without permission and for the purpose of
obtaining (1) , intentionally defraud (person’s name) a customer of (vendor
name) by connecting, disconnecting, tampering or interfering with the meters, pipes or
conduits of (person’s name), specifically by
in violation of N.J.S. 2C:20-8c(2) (A Disorderly Persons Offense).

1. a. electric current
    b. gas
    c. water"
Theft of Services (electric meter tampering)

2C: 20-8d
DP"within the jurisdiction of this court, without permission or authority (1) so that
the meter will not measure or record the full amount of electric current supplied,
specifically by
in violation of N.J.S. 2C:20-8d (A Disorderly Persons Offense).
 
1. a. connect or cause to be connected by wires or other devices a meter erected or set up
        for the purpose of registering or recording the amount of electric current supplied
    b. change or shunt the wiring leading to or from an electric meter
    c. tamper with an electric meter"
Theft of Services (cable television)

2C: 20-8eDP"within the jurisdiction of this court, (1) a CATV system owned by (company
name) with intent to (2) , specifically by
in violation of N.J.S. 2C:20-8e (A Disorderly Persons Offense).

1. a. damage
    b. cut
    c. tamper with
    d. install
    e. tap or make connection with
    f. displace
    g. remove
    h. injure or destroy any wire, cable conduit, apparatus or equipment of

2. a. obtain cable television service without payment, in whole or in part, of the lawful
        charges therefor
    b. deprive another of the lawful receipt of such service"
Theft of Services (cable television)

2C: 20-8fDP"within the jurisdiction of this court, (1) (2) any equipment, device, or
instrument designed or intended to facilitate the (3) of a CATV system owned
by (company name) with intent to obtain cable television service without payment,
in whole or in part, of the lawful charges therefor, specifically by
in violation of N.J.S. 2C:20-8f (A Disorderly Persons Offense).

1. a. purposely
    b. knowingly

2. a. manufacture
    b. construct
    c. sell
    d. offer for sale
    e. distribute
    f. install

3. a. interception
    b. decoding
    c. receipt"
Theft of Services (cable television equipment)

2C: 20-8gDP"within the jurisdiction of this court, (1) (2) any equipment, device, or
instrument designed or intended to facilitate the (3) of a CATV system owned
by (company name) with intent to obtain cable television service without payment,
in whole or in part, of the lawful charges therefor, specifically by
in violation of N.J.S. 2C:20-8g (A Disorderly Persons Offense).

1. a. purposely
    b. knowingly

2. a. maintain
    b. possess

3. a. interception
    b. decoding
    c. receipt"
Theft of Services (telephone company)

2C: 20-8h3RD

"within the jurisdiction of this court, (1) make use of any telecommunications
service by (2) with intent of depriving (company name), a telephone company,
of its lawful charges therefor, specifically by
in violation of N.J.S. 2C:20-8h (A Third Degree Crime).

1. a. purposely
    b. knowingly

2. a. means of the unauthorized use of any electronic or mechanical device or connection
    b. the unauthorized use of billing information
    c. the use of a computer, computer equipment or software
    d. the use of misidentifying or misleading information given to a representative of
        (company name)"
Theft of Services (telephone company)

2C: 20-8i3RD

"within the jurisdiction of this court, (1) (2) (3) designed or intended
to facilitate the receipt of a telecommunications service and avoided the lawful
payment of the charges therefore in whole or in part, specifically by
in violation of N.J.S. 2C:20-8i (A Third Degree Crime).

1. a. purposely
    b. knowingly

2. a. manufacture
    b. construct
    c. sell
    d. offer for sale
    e. distribute
    f. install
    g. provide

3. a. a service
    b. equipment
    c. a device
    d. a computer
    e. computer equipment
    f. computer software
    g. an instrument"
Theft of Services (telephone company)

2C: 20-8j3RD

"within the jurisdiction of this court, (1) (2) (3) designed or intended
to facilitate the receipt of a telecommunications service and avoid the lawful
payment of the charges therefore in whole or in part,, specifically by
in violation of N.J.S. 2C:20-8j (A Third Degree Crime).

1. a. purposely
    b. knowingly

2. a. maintain
    b. possess

3. a. equipment
    b. a device
    c. a computer
    d. computer equipment
    e. computer software
    f. an instrument designed or intended to facilitate the receipt of a telecommunications
       service"
Theft (failure to make required disposition of property received)

2C: 20-9

Grading"within the jurisdiction of this court, commit the offense of theft by purposely
obtaining or retaining (describe property) upon agreement or subject to a known
legal obligation and instead dealt with the property as his own while failing to make the required (1) , specifically by
in violation of N.J.S. 2C:20-9 (A (see Grading) Degree Crime).

1. a. payment 
    b. other disposition – specify"
Unlawful Taking of Means of Conveyance (other than MV)

2C: 20-10a
DP"within the jurisdiction of this court, with purpose to withhold temporarily from the
owner, (1) a (describe the means of conveyance – other than a motor vehicle)
without the consent of the owner or other person authorized to give consent,
specifically by
in violation of N.J.S. 2C:20-10a (A Disorderly Persons Offense).

1. a. take 
    b. operate
    c. exercise control over"
Unlawful Taking of Means of Conveyance (MV)

2C: 20-10b4TH"within the jurisdiction of this court, with purpose to withhold temporarily from the
owner, (1) a (describe the motor vehicle) without the consent of the owner or
other person authorized to give consent, specifically by
in violation of N.J.S. 2C:20-10b (A Fourth Degree Crime).

1. a. take 
    b. operate 
    c. exercise control over"
Unlawful Taking of Means of Conveyance (MV)

2C: 20-10c3RD"within the jurisdiction of this court, with purpose to withhold temporarily from the
owner, (1) a (describe the motor vehicle) without the consent of the owner or
other person authorized to give consent, and operated said motor vehicle in a manner that created a risk of injury to any person or a risk of damage to property,
specifically by
in violation of N.J.S. 2C:20-10c (A Third Degree Crime).

1. a. take 
    b. operate 
    c. exercise control over"
Unlawful Taking of Means of Conveyance (passenger)

2C: 20-10d4TH"within the jurisdiction of this court, enter and ride in a (describe the motor vehicle)
knowing that the motor vehicle had been taken or was being operated without the
consent of the owner or other person authorized to give consent, specifically by
in violation of N.J.S. 2C:20-10d (A Fourth Degree Crime)."
Shoplifting

2C: 20-11b(1)

Grading"within the jurisdiction of this court, commit the offense of shoplifting by purposely taking possession of, carrying away, transferring or causing to be carried away or
transferred any merchandise, specifically described as (describe merchandise),
displayed, held, stored or offered for sale by (name of store or merchant), with the
intent to (2) , specifically by
in violation of N.J.S. 2C:20-11b(1) (A (see Grading) Degree Crime).

2. a. deprive (name of store or merchant) of the possession,
     use or benefit of such merchandise without paying
     (name of store or merchant) the full retail value thereof
    b. convert the merchandise to the use of the defendant
         without paying (name of store or merchant) the full
          retail value thereof"
Shoplifting

2C: 20-11b(2)

Grading"within the jurisdiction of this court, commit the offense of shoplifting by purposely concealing upon his person or otherwise any merchandise, specifically described as (describe merchandise),
displayed, held, stored or offered for sale by (name of store or merchant), with the
intent to (2) , specifically by
in violation of N.J.S. 2C:20-11b(2) (A (see Grading) Degree Crime).

2. a. deprive (name of store or merchant) of the possession,
     use or benefit of such merchandise without paying
     (name of store or merchant) the full retail value thereof
    b. convert the merchandise to the use of the defendant
         without paying (name of store or merchant) the full
          retail value thereof"
Shoplifting

2C: 20-11b(3)
Grading"within the jurisdiction of this court, commit the offense of shoplifting by purposely altering, transferring, or removing any label, price tag or marking indicia of value or any other markings which aid in determining value affixed to any merchandise, specifically described as (describe merchandise), displayed, held, stored or offered for sale by (name of store or merchant), with the
intent to attempt to purchase such merchandise personally or in consort with another at less than the full retail value with the intention of depriving (name of store or merchant) of all or some part of the value thereof, specifically by
in violation of N.J.S. 2C:20-11b(3) (A (see Grading) Degree Crime)."
Shoplifting

2C: 20-11b(4)
Grading"within the jurisdiction of this court, commit the offense of shoplifting by purposely transferring from one container in or on which the same shall be displayed to any other container any merchandise, specifically described as (describe merchandise), displayed, held, stored or offered for sale by (name of store or merchant), with the intent to deprive (name of store or merchant) of all or some part of the value thereof, specifically by
in violation of N.J.S. 2C:20-11b(4) (A (see Grading) Degree Crime)."
Shoplifting (under ringing)

2C: 20-11b(5)
Grading"within the jurisdiction of this court, commit the offense of shoplifting by purposely
under-ringing merchandise with the intention of depriving (name of store or
merchant) of the full retail value thereof, specifically by
in violation of N.J.S. 2C:20-11b(5) (A (see Grading) Degree Crime)."
Shoplifting (shopping cart)

2C: 20-11b(6)
Grading"within the jurisdiction of this court, commit the offense of shoplifting by purposely
removing a shopping cart from the premises of (name of store or merchant) without
the consent of the merchant, with the intention of permanently depriving the
merchant of the possession, use or benefit of such cart, specifically by
in violation of N.J.S. 2C:20-11b(6) (A (see NOTES) Degree Crime)."
Shoplifting (countermeasure)

2C: 20-11f

DP"within the jurisdiction of this court, possess or use an antishoplifting or inventory
control device countermeasure within any store or other retail mercantile
establishment, specifically by
in violation of N.J.S. 2C:20-11f (A Disorderly Persons Offense)."
Leader of Organized Retail Theft Enterprise

2C: 20-11.2

2ND"within the jurisdiction of this court, conspire with others as an organizer, supervisor,
financier or manager, to engage for profit in a scheme or course of conduct to
effectuate the transfer or sale of shoplifted merchandise, specifically by
in violation of N.J.S. 2C:20-11.2 (A Second Degree Crime)."
Operating Facility for Sale of Stolen Automobile Parts

2C: 20-16a

2ND"within the jurisdiction of this court, knowingly maintain or operate a premises, place
or facility used for the remodeling, repainting, or separating of automobile parts for
resale of any stolen automobiles, specifically by
in violation of N.J.S. 2C:20-16a (A Second Degree Crime)."
Using Juvenile in Theft of Automobiles

2C: 20-17a

2ND"within the jurisdiction of this court, and being at least 18 years old, knowingly use,
solicit, direct, hire or employ (give initials of Juvenile if known), a person who is in
fact 17 years of age or younger, to commit theft of an automobile, specifically by
in violation of N.J.S. 2C:20-17a (A Second Degree Crime)."
Leader of Auto Theft Trafficking Network

2C: 20-18

2ND"within the jurisdiction of this court, conspire with others as an organizer, supervisor,
financier, or manager, to engage for profit in a scheme or course of conduct to
unlawfully take, dispose of, distribute, bring into or transport in this State
automobiles as stolen property, specifically by
in violation of N.J.S. 2C:20-18 (A Second Degree Crime)."
Computer Criminal Activity

2C: 20-25a

3RD"within the jurisdiction of this court, purposely or knowingly and without
authorization, or in excess of authorization, access any data, data base, computer storage medium, computer program, computer software, computer equipment, computer, computer system or computer network, specifically by
in violation of N.J.S. 2C:20-25a (A Third Degree Crime)."
Computer Criminal Activity

2C: 20-25b
2ND"within the jurisdiction of this court, purposely or knowingly and without
authorization, or in excess of authorization, alter, damage or destroy any data, data base, computer, computer storage medium, computer program, computer software, computer system or computer network, or deny, disrupt or impair computer services, including access to any part of the Internet, that are available to any other user of the computer services, specifically by
in violation of N.J.S. 2C:20-25b (A Second Degree Crime)."
Computer Criminal Activity

2C: 20-25c2ND/3RD

"within the jurisdiction of this court, purposely or knowingly and without
authorization, or in excess of authorization, access or attempt to access any data, data base, computer, computer storage medium, computer program, computer software, computer equipment, computer system or computer network for the purpose of executing a scheme to defraud, or to obtain services, property, personal identifying information, or money, from the owner of the computer or any third party, specifically by
in violation of N.J.S. 2C:20-25c (A (see Grading) Degree Crime)."
Computer Criminal Activity

2C: 20-25e2ND/3RD

"within the jurisdiction of this court, purposely or knowingly and without
authorization, or in excess of authorization, obtain, take, copy or use any data, data base, computer program, computer software, personal identifying information, or other information stored in a computer, computer network, computer system, computer equipment or computer storage, medium, specifically by
in violation of N.J.S. 2C:20-25e (A (see Grading) Degree Crime)."
Computer Criminal Activity

2C: 20-25f3RD/4TH

"within the jurisdiction of this court, purposely or knowingly and without
authorization, or in excess of authorization, access and recklessly alter, damage or destroy any data, data base, computer, computer storage medium, computer program, computer software, computer equipment, computer system or computer network, specifically by
in violation of N.J.S. 2C:20-25f (A (see Grading) Degree Crime)."
Wrongful Access, Disclosure of Information

2C: 20-31a

3RD"within the jurisdiction of this court, commit the offense of theft by purposely or
knowingly and without authorization, or in excess of authorization, access any data,
data base, computer, computer storage medium, computer software, computer
equipment, computer system and knowingly or recklessly disclose or cause to be
disclosed any data, data base, computer software, computer programs or personal
identifying information, specifically by
in violation of N.J.S. 2C:20-31a (A Third Degree Crime)."
Wrongful Access, Disclosure of Information

2C: 20-31b
2ND"within the jurisdiction of this court, commit the offense of theft by purposely or
knowingly and without authorization, or in excess of authorization, access any data,
data base, computer, computer storage medium, computer software, computer
equipment, computer system or computer network and purposely or knowingly
disclose or cause to be disclosed any data, data base, computer software, computer
programs or other information that is protected from disclosure by any law, court
order or rule of court, specifically by
in violation of N.J.S. 2C:20-31b (A Second Degree Crime)."
Posting of certain info relative to LEOs
2C:20-31.1
3RD/4THWithin the jurisdiction of this court, knowingly, with purpose to expose another to harassment or risk of harm to life or property, or in reckless disregard of the probability of such exposure, post or publish on the Internet the home address or unpublished home telephone number of any retired law enforcement officer, law enforcement officer or spouse or child of a law enforcement officer, specifically by in violation of N.J.S. 2C: 20-31.1

(A reckless violation of this section is a crime of the fourth degree. A purposeful violation of this section is a crime of the third degree)
Misuse of Food Stamp Coupons, ATP Card, Benefit Card =>$150 
2C: 20-36a,b,c 
4TH"within the jurisdiction of this court, purposely or knowingly and without
authorization, (1) while the face value of the food stamp coupons or ATP card
or benefit card was equal to or greater than $150.00, specifically by
in violation of N.J.S. 2C: 20-36 (a) or (b) or (c) (A Fourth Degree Crime) .

1. (a) receive or use the proceeds of food stamp coupons or an ATP card or benefit card for
         which he has not applied or has not been approved by the department to use
    (b) engage in any transaction to convert food stamp coupons or an ATP card or benefit
         card to other property contrary to federal and State government rules and regulations
    (c) transfer food stamp coupons or an ATP card or benefit card to another person who is
         not lawfully entitled or approved by the department to use" 
Misuse of Food Stamp Coupons, ATP Card, Benefit Card <$150

2C: 20-37a,b,c

DP"within the jurisdiction of this court, purposely or knowingly and without
authorization, (1) while the face value of the food stamp coupons or ATP card
or benefit card was less than $150.00, specifically by
in violation of N.J.S. 2C: 20-37 (a) or (b) or (c) (A Disorderly Persons Offense).

1. (a) receive or use the proceeds of food stamp coupons or an ATP card or benefit card for
         which he has not applied or has not been approved by the department to use
    (b) engage in any transaction to convert food stamp coupons or an ATP card or benefit
         card to other property contrary to federal and State government rules and regulations
    (c) transfer food stamp coupons or an ATP card or benefit card to another person who is
         not lawfully entitled or approved by the department to use"
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