Is Official Misconduct A Felony In New Jersey?

New Jersey does not classify criminal offenses as felonies or misdemeanors. Instead, it classifies crimes as disorderly person offenses, crimes of the first degree, crimes of the second degree, crimes of the third degree, and crimes of the fourth degree. Official misconduct is a crime of the second degree or a crime of the third degree. Both of these grades of official conduct are indictable offenses. An official misconduct attorney at our firm can help you avoid a conviction if you are facing either pedigree of this charge.