2C:18-2a (1) Burglary of car 3rd degree

2C:18-2a (1)  Burglary of car

  Burglary. a. Burglary defined.  A person is guilty of burglary if, with purpose to commit an offense therein or thereon he:

(1)Enters a research facility, structure, or a separately secured or occupied portion thereof unless the structure was at the time open to the public or the actor is licensed or privileged to enter;

(2)Surreptitiously remains in a research facility, structure, or a separately secured or occupied portion thereof knowing that he is not licensed or privileged to do so; or

(3)Trespasses in or upon utility company property where public notice prohibiting trespass is given by conspicuous posting, or fencing or other enclosure manifestly designed to exclude intruders.

b. Grading.  Burglary is a crime of the second degree if in the course of committing the offense, the actor:

(1)Purposely, knowingly or recklessly inflicts, attempts to inflict or threatens to inflict bodily injury on anyone; or

(2)Is armed with or displays what appear to be explosives or a deadly weapon.

Otherwise burglary is a crime of the third degree.  An act shall be deemed "in the course of committing" an offense if it occurs in an attempt to commit an offense or in immediate flight after the attempt or commission.

Indictable Criminal Penalties    [Felony type]  [ Superior Court]

                                      Jail  potential          Fine max         Probation

         1st degree           10- 20 years            $200,000        [presumption of jail]

         2nd degree          5-10 years               $150,000        [presumption of jail]

         3rd degree           3- 5 years                $15,000          1 year- 5 year

         4th degree           0- 18 months           $10,000          1 year- 5 year

         There are many other penalties that the court must impose in criminal case.  There are dozens of other penalties a court can impose, depending on the type of matter. Read www.njlaws.com/jail_for_crimes_and_disorderly_conduct.html