The penalties for a criminal offense hinge on the degree of the charge. A disorderly persons offense typically carries a fine of up to $1,000 and up to 6 months in the Middlesex County Jail. Indictable violations carry the following standard penalties: up to a $10,000 fine and 18 months in prison for a fourth degree crime; up to a $15,000 fine and 5 years in prison for a third degree crime; up to a $150,000 fine and 5-10 years in prison for a second degree crime; and up to a $250,000 fine and 10-20 years in prison for a first degree crime.
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