New Jersey § 2c:21-8
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 2c:21-8, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2c:21-8.
a. As used in chapter 21, unless a different meaning plainly is required: “ Benefit derived ” means the loss resulting from the offense or any gain or advantage to the actor,
or coconspirators, or any person in whom the actor is interested, whichever is greater,
whether loss, gain or advantage takes the form of money, property, commercial interests
or anything else the primary significance of which is economic gain. b. The benefit derived or resulting harm in violation of chapter 21 shall be determined
by the trier of fact. The benefit derived or resulting harm pursuant to one scheme or course of conduct,
whether in relation to the same person or several persons, may be aggregated in determining
the degree of the offense.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 2c:21-8
What does New Jersey Statutes § 2c:21-8 cover?
Section 2c:21-8 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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