§ 2C:18-1 Definitions
§ 2C:18-2 Burglary
§ 2C:18-3 Unlicensed entry of structures; defiant trespasser; peering into dwelling places; defenses
§ 2C:18-4 Lands defined
§ 2C:18-5 Offense to trespass, damage property
§ 2C:18-6 Degree of crime; penalties; restitution; liability to owner of property
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Terms Used In New Jersey Statutes > Title 2C > Chapter 18

  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • person: includes corporations, companies, associations, societies, firms, partnerships and joint stock companies as well as individuals, unless restricted by the context to an individual as distinguished from a corporate entity or specifically restricted to one or some of the above enumerated synonyms and, when used to designate the owner of property which may be the subject of an offense, includes this State, the United States, any other State of the United States as defined infra and any foreign country or government lawfully owning or possessing property within this State. See New Jersey Statutes 1:1-2
  • Restitution: The court-ordered payment of money by the defendant to the victim for damages caused by the criminal action.
  • Ship: includes vessels, steamers, canal boats and every boat or structure adapted to navigation or movement from place to place, upon the ocean, lakes, rivers or artificial waterways, either by its own power or otherwise. See New Jersey Statutes 1:1-2