New Jersey § 2c:20-4
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 2c:20-4, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2c:20-4.
Theft by deception. A person is guilty of theft if he purposely obtains property of another by deception. A person deceives if he purposely: a. Creates or reinforces a false impression, including false impressions as to law,
value, intention or other state of mind , and including, but not limited to, a false impression that the person is soliciting
or collecting funds for a charitable purpose ; but deception as to a person's intention to perform a promise shall not be inferred
from the fact alone that he did not subsequently perform the promise; b. Prevents another from acquiring information which would affect his judgment of
a transaction; or c. Fails to correct a false impression which the deceiver previously created or reinforced,
or which the deceiver knows to be influencing another to whom he stands in a fiduciary
or confidential relationship. The term “ deceive ” does not, however, include falsity as to matters having no pecuniary significance,
or puffing or exaggeration by statements unlikely to deceive ordinary persons in the
group addressed.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 2c:20-4
What does New Jersey Statutes § 2c:20-4 cover?
Section 2c:20-4 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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