NJ Statutes

Criminal, DWI and Motor Vehicle Laws in NJ

We’ve gathered the following NJ laws and statutes for you. If you are faced with a criminal charge, violation or ticket, these laws will detail the offense you are facing. We have grouped the laws in categories of common offenses, each linking to the individual laws. If you are interested in finding out more on how to get your criminal history expunged, please see the NJ statutes that cover expungement of criminal records.

NJ Criminal Offenses

• Assault
  • Simple Assault (2C:12-1a)
  • Aggravated Assault (2C:12-1b)
  • Assault on a Police Officer or Public Employee (2C:12-1b(5))
  • Assault by Auto (2C:12-1c)
• Computer Crimes
• Disorderly Conduct Offenses
  • Rioting (2C:33-1)
  • Disorderly Conduct (2C:33-2)
  • Loitering (2C:33-2.1)
  • Harassment (2C:33-4)
  • Underage Drinking (2C:33-15)
• Domestic Violence
• Drug Crimes
• Drug Paraphernalia Laws
• Fake ID
• Firearms and Weapons
• Forgery (2C:21-1)
• Lewdness (2C:14-4)
• Obstruction of Justice (2C:29-1)
• Property Crimes
  • Burglary (2C:18-2)
  • Trespassing (2C:18-3)
• Property Destruction
  • Arson (2C:17-1)
  • Criminal Mischief (2C:17-3)
• Prostitution
• Resisting Arrest
• Theft Offenses
  • Theft (2C:20-3)
  • Shoplifting (2C:20-11)

Drunk Driving (DWI/DUI) Laws

• All Drunk Driving Laws
  • Driving While Intoxicated (39:4-50)
  • Interlock Device Installation (39:4-50.17)
  • Interlock Device Violation (39:4-50.19)
  • Refusal (39:4-50.4a)
  • Underage DWI/DUI (39:4-50.14)

Motor Vehicle Offenses

• Car Accident Laws
• License Suspension Chart
• Motor Vehicle & Traffic Offenses
• NJ Traffic Ticket Laws by Points