Falsifying Or Tampering With Records

New Jersey Penalties For Falsifying Or Tampering With Records (N.J.S.A. 2C:21-4)

Falsifying or Tampering with Records (N.J.S.A. 2C:21-4) is a very serious crime in New Jersey that can put you in prison for years.

The lowest grade of the charge is at the fourth degree level, where conviction can result in an 18 month prison sentence and a fine of up to $10,000.

If you are alleged to have issued a false financial statement with the intent of harming or deceiving another, you can be charged with a crime of the third degree, which can boost the potential penalties to three to five years, with a fine of $15,000.

Allegations of fraud and falsification of records will have consequences well beyond your immediate concerns about prison time.

Trying to find career-track jobs after a fraud conviction will be extremely difficult, and any conviction under 2C:21-4 is a felony-level conviction that will keep many opportunities out of your reach.

Attorney Matthew Reisig has nearly two decades of experience defending people in New Jersey against criminal charges.

For help with Falsifying Or Tampering With Records charges, call 732-625-9661 today for a free consultation with an experienced New Jersey criminal defense attorney.

Criminal Attorney Helps Those Facing Falsifying Or Tampering With Public Records (N.J.S.A. 2C:21-4) Charges

Fraud takes many forms, but the common denominator in most fraud cases is the allegation that a person deceived another person for their own gain.

Under Falsifying Or Tampering With Public Records (N.J.S.A. 2C:21-4), creating false financial statements, or concealing, destroying, or falsifying any record with the purpose of deceiving or injuring another person, or concealing wrongdoing, are both criminalized.

Creating a false financial statement is a crime of the third degree, with a possible 3-5 year sentence if convicted.

Deceiving another through concealment, destruction, or falsification of records is a fourth degree crime, with an 18 month sentence possible if convicted.

These types of cases often involve multiple charges, requiring capable legal guidance that can focus on many parts at once.

If you need help with falsifying or tampering with public records charges, call Matthew Reisig today at 732-625-9661 for a free consultation with an experienced New Jersey fraud crimes defense attorney.