Chapter 33

Riot/Failure to Disperse/
Disorderly Conduct/Loitering/
False Public Alarm/Harassment/
Obstruct Highways/Graffiti/
Underage Alcohol

TITLE STATUTE DEGREE ECDR
Riot

2C: 33-1a(1)

4TH"within the jurisdiction of this court, participate with four or more others in a course of disorderly conduct as defined under N.J.S. 2C:33-2a, with purpose to commit or facilitate the commission of a crime, specifically by
in violation of N.J.S. 2C:33-1a(1) (A Fourth Degree Crime)."
Riot

2C: 33-1a(2)

4TH"within the jurisdiction of this court, participate with four or more others in a course of disorderly conduct as defined under N.J.S. 2C:33-2a, with purpose to prevent or coerce official action, specifically by
in violation of N.J.S. 2C:33-1a(2) (A Fourth Degree Crime)."
Riot

2C: 33-1a(3)

3RD"within the jurisdiction of this court, participate with four or more others in a course of disorderly conduct as defined under N.J.S. 2C:33-2a, (1), specifically by
in violation of N.J.S. 2C:33-1a(3) (A Third Degree Crime).


(1) a. and used or planned to use a firearm or other deadly weapon
       b. and a participant, known to him/her, used or planned to use a firearm or
            other deadly weapon"
Failure to Disperse

2C: 33-1b

DP"within the jurisdiction of this court, while present at the scene of a riot where 5 or
more persons were participating in a course of disorderly conduct under N.J.S.
2C:33-2a likely to cause substantial harm, refuse or knowingly fail to obey an order
to disperse given by a law enforcement officer or other public servant engaged in
executing or enforcing the law, specifically by
in violation of N.J.S. 2C:33-1b (A Disorderly Persons Offense)."
Disorderly Conduct (improper behavior)

2C: 33-2a(1)

PDP

"within the jurisdiction of this court, purposely cause or recklessly create the risk of
public inconvenience, annoyance or alarm by (1) , specifically by
in violation of N.J.S. 2C:33-2a(1) (A Petty Disorderly Persons Offense).

1. a. engaging in fighting or threatening behavior
    b. engaging in violent or tumultuous behavior"
Disorderly Conduct

2C: 33-2a(2)

PDP

"within the jurisdiction of this court, purposely cause or recklessly create the risk of
public inconvenience, annoyance or alarm by creating a hazardous or physically dangerous condition by an act which serves no legitimate purpose of himself/herself, specifically by
in violation of N.J.S. 2C:33-2a(2) (A Petty Disorderly Persons Offense)."
Disorderly Conduct (offensive language)

2C: 33-2b

PDP

"within the jurisdiction of this court, (1) by addressing unreasonably loud and
offensively coarse or abusive language to another person present in a public place,
specifically by
in violation of N.J.S. 2C:33-2b (A Petty Disorderly Persons Offense).

1. a. purposely offend the sensibilities of another
    b. recklessly disregard the probability of offending the sensibilities of another"
False Public Alarms

2C: 33-3a

Grading

"within the jurisdiction of this court, initiate or circulate a report or warning of an
impending (1) knowing that the report or warning was false or baseless and that
it was likely to cause (2) , specifically by
in violation of N.J.S. 2C:33-3a (A Third Degree Crime).

1. a. fire b. explosion c. bombing
    d. crime e. catastrophe f. emergency

2. a. evacuation of a (building) (place of assembly) (facility of public transport)
    b. public inconvenience or alarm"
False Public Alarms (to emergency service organization)

2C: 33-3a

Grading

"within the jurisdiction of this court, knowingly transmit, to or within any (1)
organization that deals with emergencies involving danger to life or property, a
report or warning of an impending (2) knowing that the report or warning was
false or baseless and that it was likely to cause (3) , specifically by
in violation of N.J.S. 2C:33-3a (A Third Degree Crime).

1. a. official b. volunteer

2. a. fire b. explosion c. bombing
    d. crime e. catastrophe f. emergency

3. a. evacuation of a (building) (place of assembly) (facility of public transport)
    b. public inconvenience or alarm"
False Public Alarms (fake bomb)

2C: 33-3b

1ST/2ND

"within the jurisdiction of this court, initiate or circulate a report or warning of an
impending (1) knowing that the report or warning was false or baseless and that
it was likely to cause (2) and placed or caused to be placed any false or
facsimile bomb in a (3) , specifically by
in violation of N.J.S. 2C:33-3b (A Second Degree Crime).

1. a. fire b. explosion c. bombing
    d. crime e. catastrophe f. emergency

2. a. evacuation of a (building) (place of assembly) (facility of public transport)
    b. public inconvenience or alarm

3. a. (building) (place of assembly) (facility of public transport)
    b. place likely to cause public inconvenience or alarm"
False Public Alarms (emergency service and fake bomb)

2C: 33-3b

1ST/2ND

"within the jurisdiction of this court, knowingly transmit, to or within any (1)
organization that deals with emergencies involving danger to life or property, a
report or warning of an impending (2) knowing that the report or warning was
false or baseless and that it was likely to cause (3) and placed or caused to be
placed any false or facsimile bomb in a (4) , specifically by
in violation of N.J.S. 2C:33-3b (A Second Degree Crime).

1. a. official b. volunteer

2. a. fire b. explosion c. bombing
    d. crime e. catastrophe f. emergency

3. a. evacuation of a (building) (place of assembly) (facility of public transport)
    b. public inconvenience or alarm

4. a. (building) (place of assembly) (facility of public transport)
    b. place likely to cause public inconvenience or alarm"
False Public Alarms (911 call)

2C: 33-3e
4TH"within the jurisdiction of this court, knowingly place a call to a 9-1-1 emergency
telephone system without purpose of reporting the need for 9-1-1 service,
specifically by
in violation of N.J.S. 2C:33-3e (A Fourth Degree Crime)."
Harassment

2C: 33-4a

4TH/PDP

"within the jurisdiction of this court, with purpose to harass another, make or cause to be made, a communication or communications, (1), specifically by
in violation of N.J.S. 2C:33-4a (A Petty Disorderly Persons Offense).

1. a. anonymously
    b. at extremely inconvenient hours
    c. in offensively coarse language
    d. in any manner likely to cause annoyance or alarm"
Harassment

2C: 33-4b

4TH/PDP

"within the jurisdiction of this court, with purpose to harass another, (subject or threaten) another to striking, kicking, shoving or other offensive touching,
specifically by
in violation of N.J.S. 2C:33-4b (A Petty Disorderly Persons Offense)."
Harassment

2C: 33-4c

4TH/PDP

"within the jurisdiction of this court, with purpose to harass another, engage in, (1) with purpose to alarm or seriously annoy such other person, specifically by
in violation of N.J.S. 2C:33-4c (A Petty Disorderly Persons Offense).

1. a. a course of alarming conduct
    b. repeatedly committed acts"
Cyber-Harassment

2C: 33-4.1a(1)

3RD/4TH

"within the jurisdiction of this court, make a communication in an online capacity via any electronic device or through a social networking site and with the purpose to harass another, threaten to inflict injury or physical harm to any person or the property of any person, specifically by
in violation of N.J.S. 2C:33-4.1a(1) (A (see Grading) Degree Crime)."
Cyber-Harassment

2C: 33-4.1a(2)

3RD/4TH

"within the jurisdiction of this court, make a communication in an online capacity via an electronic device or through a social networking site and with the purpose to harass another, knowingly (1) a lewd, indecent, or obscene material to or about a person with the intent to emotionally harm a reasonable person or place a reasonable person in fear of physical or emotional harm to his person, specifically by
in violation of N.J.S. 2C:33-4.1a(2) (A (see Grading) Degree Crime).

1. a. send b. post c. comment d. request e. suggest f. propose "
Cyber-Harassment

2C: 33-4.1a(3)

3RD/4TH

"within the jurisdiction of this court, make a communication in an online capacity via any electronic device or through a social networking site and with the purpose to harass another, threaten to commit a crime against the person or the person's property, specifically by
in violation of N.J.S. 2C:33-4.1a(3) (A (see Grading) Degree Crime)."
Obstructing Highways and Other Public Passages

2C: 33-7a

PDP

"within the jurisdiction of this court, and without legal privilege to do so, purposely
or recklessly obstruct a (1) , specifically by
in violation of N.J.S. 2C:33-7a (A Petty Disorderly Persons Offense).

1. a. highway 
    b. public passage (describe)"
Obstructing Highways and Other Public Passages

2C: 33-7b(1)

PDP

"within the jurisdiction of this court, while in a gathering, refuse to obey a reasonable official request or order to move to prevent obstruction of a highway or other public passage (describe), specifically by
in violation of N.J.S. 2C:33-7b(1) (A Petty Disorderly Persons Offense)."
Obstructing Highways and Other Public Passages

2C: 33-7b(2)

PDP

"within the jurisdiction of this court, while in a gathering, refuse to obey a reasonable official request or order to move to maintain public safety by dispersing those gathered in dangerous proximity to a (fire) (other hazard), specifically by
in violation of N.J.S. 2C:33-7b(2) (A Petty Disorderly Persons Offense)."
Disrupting Meetings and Processions

2C: 33-8

DP

"within the jurisdiction of this court, purposely prevent or disrupt a lawful (1)
through an act of physical interference, specifically by
in violation of N.J.S. 2C:33-8 (A Disorderly Persons Offense).

1. a. meeting b. procession c. gathering"
Disrupting Funerals

2C: 33-8.1b(1)

DP

"within the jurisdiction of this court, knowingly obstruct, hinder, impede or block
another person’s entry to or exit from a (1) with purpose to cause inconvenience,
annoyance or alarm to the funeral or its participants or recklessly create the risk
thereof, specifically by
in violation of N.J.S. 2C:33-8.1b(1) (A Disorderly Persons Offense).

1. a. funeral
    b. funeral procession
    c. funeral home
    d. church
    e. synagogue
    f. temple
    g. place of public worship
    h. (other place a funeral takes place – list the place)"
Disrupting Funerals

2C: 33-8.1b(2)

DP

"within the jurisdiction of this court, knowingly engage in demonstration activities
within 500 feet of a (1) with purpose to cause inconvenience, annoyance or
alarm to the funeral or its participants or recklessly create the risk thereof,
specifically by
in violation of N.J.S. 2C:33-8.1b(2) (A Disorderly Persons Offense).

1. a. funeral
    b. funeral procession
    c. funeral home
    d. church
    e. synagogue
    f. temple
    g. place of public worship
    h. (other place a funeral takes place – list the place)"
Desecration of Venerated Objects

2C: 33-9

DP

"within the jurisdiction of this court, purposely desecrate a (1), specifically by
in violation of N.J.S. 2C:33-9 (A Disorderly Persons Offense).

1. a. public (monument) (insignia) (symbol) (structure)
    b. place of (worship) (burial)"

Causing fear of unlawful bodily violence; Act of Graffiti

2C: 33-10

3RD"within the jurisdiction of this court, purposely, knowingly or recklessly put or
attempt to put another in fear of bodily violence by placing on private property of
another (1) that exposed another to threats of violence, specifically by
in violation of N.J.S. 2C:33-10 (A Third Degree Crime).

1. a. a symbol
    b. an object
    c. a characterization
    d. an appellation
    e. graffiti"
Defacement of Private Property; Act of Graffiti

2C: 33-11

4TH"within the jurisdiction of this court, purposely deface or damage, without
authorization of the owner or tenant, a private premise or property primarily used for religious, educational, residential, memorial charitable or cemetery purposes or for assembly by persons for purpose of exercising any right guaranteed by law or by the Constitution of this State or of the United States by placing thereon (1) that
exposed another to threats of violence, specifically by
in violation of N.J.S. 2C:33-11 (A Fourth Degree Crime).

1. a. a symbol
    b. an object
    c. a characterization
    d. an appellation
    e. graffiti"
Maintaining a Nuisance (health and safety)

2C: 33-12a

DP

"within the jurisdiction of this court, knowingly or recklessly create or maintain a
condition which endangered the safety or health of a considerable number of persons
by unlawful or unreasonable conduct, specifically by
in violation of N.J.S. 2C:33-12a (A Disorderly Persons Offense)."
Maintaining a Nuisance (disorderly house)

2C: 33-12b

DP

"within the jurisdiction of this court, knowingly or recklessly create or maintain a
condition which endangered the safety or health of a considerable number of persons
by unlawful or unreasonable conduct, specifically by
in violation of N.J.S. 2C:33-12b (A Disorderly Persons Offense)."
Maintaining a Nuisance (prostitution/obscenity)

2C: 33-12c

4TH"within the jurisdiction of this court, knowingly conduct or maintain a premises, place or resort as a (1) , specifically by
in violation of N.J.S. 2C:33-12c (A Fourth Degree Crime).
 
1. a. house of prostitution
    b. place where obscene material is (sold) (photographed) (manufactured) (exhibited)(otherwise prepared or shown (describe))"
Smoking in Public (public transportation)

2C: 33-13a

PDP

"within the jurisdiction of this court, smoke or carry lighted tobacco in or upon a
(1) , specifically by
in violation of N.J.S. 2C:33-13a (A Petty Disorderly Persons Offense).

1. a. bus b. public conveyance (describe)"
Smoking in Public (public accomodation)

2C: 33-13b

PDP

"within the jurisdiction of this court, smoke or carry lighted tobacco in a public place (describe) where smoking is prohibited by (1) and where signs prohibiting
smoking have been conspicuously posted, specifically by
in violation of N.J.S. 2C:33-13b (A Petty Disorderly Persons Offense).


1. a. municipal ordinance
    b. the owner or person responsible for the operation of the public place"
Sale of Cigarettes to Persons Under Age 19

2C: 33-13.1a

PDP

"within the jurisdiction of this court, (1) (list person’s name), a person under 19
years of age, (2) , specifically by
in violation of N.J.S. 2C:33-13.1a (A Petty Disorderly Persons Offense).

1. a. sell b. give

2. a. cigarettes made of tobacco or any other matter or substance which can be smoked
    b. cigarette paper
    c. tobacco in the form of (list type of tobacco)
    d. smokeless tobacco"
Interference with Transportation

2C: 33-14a(1)

Grading

"within the jurisdiction of this court, purposely or knowingly interfere with
transportation by (casting) (shooting) (throwing) a (describe thing) at, against or into a (describe vehicle), specifically by
in violation of N.J.S. 2C:33-14a(1) (A (see Grading) Degree Crime)."
Interference with Transportation

2C: 33-14a(2)

Grading

"within the jurisdiction of this court, purposely or knowingly interfere with
transportation by (casting) (shooting) (throwing) (placing) a stick, stone, object or other substance upon a street, railway track, trolley track or railroad track, specifically by
in violation of N.J.S. 2C:33-14a(2) (A (see Grading) Degree Crime)."
Interference with Transportation

2C: 33-14a(3)

Grading

"within the jurisdiction of this court, purposely or knowingly interfere with
transportation by (endangering) (obstructing) the safe operation of motor vehicles by (casting) (shooting) (throwing) (placing) a stick, stone, object or other substance upon a highway or roadway, specifically by
in violation of N.J.S. 2C:33-14a(3) (A (see Grading) Degree Crime)."
Interference with Transportation

2C: 33-14a(4)

Grading

"within the jurisdiction of this court, purposely or knowingly interfere with
transportation by unlawfully climbing into or upon a (light rail vehicle) (railroad locomotive)(railroad car) either in motion or standing on the track of any railroad company in this State, specifically by
in violation of N.J.S. 2C:33-14a(4) (A (see Grading) Degree Crime)."
Interference with Transportation

2C: 33-14a(5)

Grading

"within the jurisdiction of this court, purposely or knowingly interfere with
transportation by unlawfully disrupting, delaying or preventing the operation of a (describe vehicle), specifically by
in violation of N.J.S. 2C:33-14a(5) (A (see Grading) Degree Crime)."
Interference with Transportation

2C: 33-14a(6)

Grading

"within the jurisdiction of this court, purposely or knowingly interfere with
transportation by (endangering) (obstructing) the safe operation of motor vehicles by using a traffic control preemption device to interfere with or impair the operation of a traffic control signal, specifically by
in violation of N.J.S. 2C:33-14a(6) (A (see Grading) Degree Crime)."
Interference with Transportation

2C: 33-14a(7)

Grading

"within the jurisdiction of this court, purposely or knowingly interfere with
transportation by shining) (pointing) (focusing) a laser lighting device beam, directly or indirectly upon a person operating a (describe vehicle), specifically by
in violation of N.J.S. 2C:33-14a(7) (A (see Grading) Degree Crime)"
Possession, Consumption of Alcohol by Minors

2C: 33-15a

DP

"within the jurisdiction of this court, while under the legal age to purchase alcoholic beverages, knowingly possess without legal authority or knowingly consume any alcoholic beverage in any (1) , specifically by
in violation of N.J.S. 2C:33-15a (A Disorderly Persons Offense).

1. a. school
    b. public conveyance
    c. public place
    d. place of public assembly
    e. motor vehicle (describe)"
Possession Alcohol on School Property

2C: 33-16

DP

"within the jurisdiction of this court, while of legal age to purchase alcoholic
beverages, knowingly and without the express written permission of the school
board, its delegated authority or any school principal, bring or possess any alcoholic
beverage on any property used for school purposes which is owned by any school or
school board, specifically by
in violation of N.J.S. 2C:33-16 (A Disorderly Persons Offense)."
Availability of Alcohol to Underaged

2C: 33-17a

DP

"within the jurisdiction of this court, (1) under the legal age for consuming alcoholic beverages, specifically by
in violation of N.J.S. 2C:33-17a (A Disorderly Persons Offense)


1. a. knowingly or purposely offer, serve, or make available an alcoholic beverage to a person
    b. entices or encourages a person to drink an alcoholic beverage "
Property Made Available to Underage Drinkers

2C: 33-17b

DP

"within the jurisdiction of this court, make available or leave in the care of another,
real property owned, leased or managed by him/her with purpose to have alcoholic
beverages made available for consumption by, or would be consumed by, persons
who are under the legal age for consuming alcoholic beverages, specifically by
in violation of N.J.S. 2C:33-17b (A Disorderly Persons Offense)."
Loitering (to obtain or distribute cds)

2C: 33-2.1b

DP

"within the jurisdiction of this court, wander, remain or prowl in a public place
purposely to unlawfully obtain or distribute a controlled dangerous substance or
controlled dangerous substance analog and engaged in conduct that, under the
circumstances, manifested a purpose to obtain or distribute a controlled dangerous
substance or controlled dangerous substance analog, specifically by
in violation of N.J.S. 2C:33-2.1b (A Disorderly Persons Offense)."
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