FAQ Category: Computer Crimes

Similar to other forms of internet or computer crime, New Jersey does not target this offense by name. Use of the internet for the purpose of causing harm to another person or entity would, however, fall under N.J.S.A. 2C:33-4.1, the offense of cyber harassment. 

Swatting involves making a false or “prank” call to emergency services, typically the police, to dispatch law enforcement to a specific address or person for the purpose of harassment. This conduct is not targeted by specific name in the New Jersey Criminal Code but clearly has been addr

Doxing (sometimes spelled doxxing) occurs when someone releases private information belonging to a specific individual over the internet with the purpose to harass or threaten a person. The private information released may include a person’s identity (e.g. name), home address, private phone nu

Unlike some other states, New Jersey does not have a specific law on the books that is called “cyber bullying”.  The offense generally refers to use of the internet to inflict emotional harm on another person and is targeted by the New Jersey Cyber Harassment Law found at N.J.S.A. 2C:33

Cyber-stalking is not defined by New Jersey law nor is there a specific offense in the Criminal Code by this name. There is, however, federal law known as the US Anti-Cyber-Stalking contained at 47 U.S.C. § 223. Cyber harassment is set set forth at N.J.S.A. 2C:33-4.1 and occurs when someone...