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Offences by family

Against the person

Assault (aggravated) Possibly — unconfirmed

Possibly — unconfirmed

Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.

Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed

First-degree assault (Class A felony) (§ 631:1, I) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–15 years
Fine: $0–$4,000

Purposely causing serious bodily injury; purposely/knowingly causing bodily injury with a deadly weapon; injury causing miscarriage/stillbirth; knowingly/recklessly causing serious bodily injury to a person under 13; serious injury to a first responder in the line of duty.

Second-degree assault (Class B felony) (§ 631:2, I) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–7 years
Fine: $0–$4,000

Knowingly/recklessly causing serious bodily injury; recklessly causing bodily injury with a deadly weapon; extreme-indifference bodily injury; injury to a child under 13; injury causing miscarriage/stillbirth; strangulation.

Note on this entry

Strangulation is second-degree assault under § 631:2, I(f). If the deadly weapon is a firearm, sentencing is under RSA 651:2, II-g (exact minimum not verified). On proof of an intimate-partner/family relationship the conviction is recorded as '-domestic violence' with a $50 fine (§§ 631:1, III; 631:2, III).

Statute: RSA 631:1, 631:2
Official source: NH General Court (gencourt.state.nh.us / gc.nh.gov) — RSA ch. 631, official
Last verified: 2026-10-19

Not legal advice. This range is the statutory penalty as written in the law — it is not “your sentence.” What is NOT accounted for here: Priors, injury severity, weapon type, victim status, plea, discretion. If you face a real charge, consult a licensed lawyer in the relevant jurisdiction.

Assault (simple) Possibly — unconfirmed

Possibly — unconfirmed

Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.

Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed

Simple assault — misdemeanour (§ 631:2-a, II) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–1 year (Class A) or no imprisonment (Class B)
Fine: $0–$2,000 (Class A) or $0–$1,200 (Class B)

Purposely/knowingly causing bodily injury or unprivileged physical contact; recklessly causing bodily injury; or negligently causing bodily injury with a deadly weapon.

Simple assault in a fight entered into by mutual consent (§ 631:2-a, II) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: None (violation)
Fine: Up to $1,000

Graded as a violation, not a misdemeanour.

Note on this entry

Simple assault is charged as a Class A or Class B misdemeanour depending on the circumstances; the retrieved text states only 'a misdemeanour'. If the victim and defendant were intimate partners or family/household members, the conviction is recorded as 'simple assault-domestic violence' with a $50 fine (RSA 631:2-a, III — per the chapter text).

Statute: RSA 631:2-a
Official source: Justia mirror of RSA 631:2-a (non-official mirror)
Last verified: 2026-10-19

Not legal advice. This range is the statutory penalty as written in the law — it is not “your sentence.” What is NOT accounted for here: Priors, injury, plea, discretion. If you face a real charge, consult a licensed lawyer in the relevant jurisdiction.

Domestic violence Possibly — unconfirmed

Possibly — unconfirmed

Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.

Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed

Domestic violence (Class A misdemeanour) (§ 631:2-b, II) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–1 year
Fine: $0–$2,000 (+ $50)

Covers bodily injury/unprivileged contact, threats, coerced sexual contact, unlawful confinement, protective-order violation by force/threat, and blocking access to a phone/device, against a family/household member or intimate partner.

Domestic violence — uses or threatens to use a deadly weapon (Class B felony) (§ 631:2-b, II) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–7 years
Fine: $0–$4,000 (+ $50)

Note on this entry

In addition to the fine shown, the court must levy a $50 fine per conviction under § 631:2-b, V (not reducible/suspendable). Strangulation against a family/household member is charged as second-degree assault (Class B felony, 0–7 years / $0–$4,000). Violation of a protective order without force/threat is charged under RSA 173-B (penalty not tiered).

Statute: RSA 631:2-b
Official source: NH General Court (gc.nh.gov) — RSA 631:2-b, official
Last verified: 2026-10-19

Not legal advice. This range is the statutory penalty as written in the law — it is not “your sentence.” What is NOT accounted for here: Priors, injury, protective-order status, plea, discretion. If you face a real charge, consult a licensed lawyer in the relevant jurisdiction.

Homicide — manslaughter Possibly — unconfirmed

Possibly — unconfirmed

Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.

Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed

Manslaughter (§ 630:2, II) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–30 years
Fine: None stated

Causing death under extreme mental/emotional disturbance caused by extreme provocation (otherwise murder), or recklessly. If death resulted from driving, the court may revoke the licence indefinitely.

Note on this entry

Manslaughter is NOT graded as a Class A felony in the current text (older versions graded it as such); the current penalty is a standalone 30-year maximum. No fine is stated in § 630:2. Negligent homicide (RSA 630:3) was not tiered. 'Panic defence' based on the victim's sexual orientation/gender identity is expressly not sufficient provocation (§ 630:2, IV).

Statute: RSA 630:2
Official source: Justia mirror of RSA 630:2 (non-official mirror)
Last verified: 2026-10-19

Not legal advice. This range is the statutory penalty as written in the law — it is not “your sentence.” What is NOT accounted for here: Provocation, recklessness, plea, discretion. If you face a real charge, consult a licensed lawyer in the relevant jurisdiction.

Homicide — murder Possibly — unconfirmed

Possibly — unconfirmed

Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.

Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed

Capital murder (§ 630:1, III) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: Life without parole
Fine: None stated

Murder of a judicial officer, law-enforcement officer, etc. in specified circumstances; never applies to a person under 18 at the time of the offence.

Murder in the first degree (§ 630:1-a, III) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: Life without parole
Fine: None stated

Purposeful killing, or knowing killing during felonious sexual assault, armed robbery/burglary, arson, or of specified officials.

Murder in the second degree (§ 630:1-b, II) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: Life or such term as the court may order
Fine: None stated

Knowing killing, or reckless killing under circumstances manifesting extreme indifference to the value of human life. No fixed statutory minimum/maximum in the quoted text.

Note on this entry

The death penalty was repealed in 2019 (2019, 42:1, eff. May 30, 2019); capital murder is now punished by life without parole. A 2026 bill (HB 1749) proposing to reinstate the death penalty was NOT treated as law. No fine is stated in RSA 630:1, 630:1-a or 630:1-b.

Statute: RSA 630:1, 630:1-a, 630:1-b
Official source: Justia mirrors of RSA 630:1, 630:1-a, 630:1-b (non-official mirrors)
Last verified: 2026-10-19

Not legal advice. This range is the statutory penalty as written in the law — it is not “your sentence.” What is NOT accounted for here: Aggravating/mitigating findings, age of offender, plea, discretion. If you face a real charge, consult a licensed lawyer in the relevant jurisdiction.

Sexual offences

Sexual assault / rape Possibly — unconfirmed

Possibly — unconfirmed

Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.

Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed

Aggravated felonious sexual assault (§§ 632-A:2, 632-A:10-a, I(b)) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–20 years
Fine: $0–$4,000 (see note)

Maximum 20 years; minimum set by the court not to exceed half the maximum (commonly stated as 10–20 years).

Aggravated felonious sexual assault — previously convicted of AFSA (§ 632-A:10-a, II) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–40 years
Fine: $0–$4,000 (see note)

Maximum 40 years; minimum not to exceed half the maximum.

Aggravated felonious sexual assault — previously convicted of 2+ AFSA offences (§ 632-A:10-a, III) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: Life without parole
Fine: None stated

Felonious sexual assault (Class B felony) (§ 632-A:3) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–7 years
Fine: $0–$4,000

Per secondary summary; confirm against official text.

Note on this entry

§ 632-A:10-a states imprisonment only; the $4,000 fine shown is the RSA 651:2, IV(a) felony cap and needs confirmation for this section. § 632-A:10-a, I(l) (pattern of sexual assault against a victim under 16) carries lifetime supervision in addition. Misdemeanour sexual assault (RSA 632-A:4, sexual contact) was not tiered.

Statute: RSA 632-A:2, 632-A:3, 632-A:10-a
Official source: NH General Court (gc.nh.gov) — RSA 632-A:10-a, official + LegalMatch secondary summary for RSA 632-A:3
Last verified: 2026-10-19

Not legal advice. This range is the statutory penalty as written in the law — it is not “your sentence.” What is NOT accounted for here: Priors, victim age, injury, plea, discretion, registration consequences. If you face a real charge, consult a licensed lawyer in the relevant jurisdiction.

Property

Burglary Possibly — unconfirmed

Possibly — unconfirmed

Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.

Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed

Burglary (Class B felony) (§ 635:1, II) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–7 years
Fine: $0–$4,000

Unlawful entry/remaining in a building or occupied structure with purpose to commit a crime.

Burglary — Class A felony: in the dwelling of another at night, or armed with a deadly weapon/explosives, or inflicting bodily injury (§ 635:1, II) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–15 years
Fine: $0–$4,000

'Night' = 30 minutes after sunset to 30 minutes before sunrise.

Note on this entry

A person may not be convicted both for burglary and for the offence it was his purpose to commit after entry, unless the additional offence is a Class A felony (§ 635:1, IV). Possession/making of burglar's tools is a misdemeanour (§ 635:1, V — range not tiered). If the deadly weapon is a firearm, sentencing is under RSA 651:2, II-g (exact minimum not verified).

Statute: RSA 635:1
Official source: NH General Court (gc.nh.gov) — RSA 635:1, official
Last verified: 2026-10-19

Not legal advice. This range is the statutory penalty as written in the law — it is not “your sentence.” What is NOT accounted for here: Priors, intent, weapon type, plea, discretion. If you face a real charge, consult a licensed lawyer in the relevant jurisdiction.

Robbery Possibly — unconfirmed

Possibly — unconfirmed

Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.

Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed

Robbery (Class B felony) (§ 636:1, III) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–7 years
Fine: $0–$4,000

Force or threat of immediate force in the course of committing a theft.

Robbery — Class A felony: actually armed with a deadly weapon, reasonably appeared armed, or inflicted/attempted death or serious injury (§ 636:1, III) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–15 years
Fine: $0–$4,000

Note on this entry

If the deadly weapon is a firearm, sentencing is under RSA 651:2, II-g (exact minimum not verified in session).

Statute: RSA 636:1
Official source: Justia mirror of RSA 636:1 (non-official mirror)
Last verified: 2026-10-19

Not legal advice. This range is the statutory penalty as written in the law — it is not “your sentence.” What is NOT accounted for here: Priors, injury severity, weapon type, plea, discretion. If you face a real charge, consult a licensed lawyer in the relevant jurisdiction.

Theft Possibly — unconfirmed

Possibly — unconfirmed

Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.

Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed

Theft — Class A felony: value over $1,500, firearm stolen, or actor armed with a deadly weapon (§ 637:11, I) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–15 years
Fine: $0–$4,000

Theft — Class B felony: value over $1,000 up to $1,500; two prior theft convictions; theft from 3 businesses in 72 hours; intent to resell/distribute; other listed circumstances (§ 637:11, II) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–7 years
Fine: $0–$4,000

Theft — misdemeanour: value $1,000 or less (§ 637:11, III) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–1 year (Class A) or no imprisonment (Class B)
Fine: $0–$2,000 (Class A) or $0–$1,200 (Class B)

Charged as Class A or Class B misdemeanour depending on the circumstances (e.g. violence/threat or prosecutor's assessment).

Note on this entry

Theft by deception (RSA 637:4) and other theft forms are graded by this same § 637:11 scale. For a felony the fine may instead be up to double the defendant's gain (RSA 651:2, IV(c)). If the deadly weapon is a firearm, sentencing is under RSA 651:2, II-g (enhanced provision — exact minimum not verified in session).

Statute: RSA 637:3–637:11
Official source: Justia mirror of RSA 637:11 (non-official mirror) + CriminalDefenseLawyer.com secondary summary
Last verified: 2026-10-19

Not legal advice. This range is the statutory penalty as written in the law — it is not “your sentence.” What is NOT accounted for here: Priors beyond tier, value disputes, restitution, plea, discretion. If you face a real charge, consult a licensed lawyer in the relevant jurisdiction.

Vandalism / criminal damage Possibly — unconfirmed

Possibly — unconfirmed

Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.

Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed

Criminal mischief — Class B felony: purposely causes/attempts pecuniary loss over $1,500, substantial interruption of a public service, firearm discharge at an occupied structure, or damage to irreplaceable heritage property (§ 634:2, II) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–7 years
Fine: $0–$4,000

Criminal mischief — Class A misdemeanour: purposely causes/attempts pecuniary loss over $100 up to $1,500 (§ 634:2, II-a) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–1 year
Fine: $0–$2,000

Criminal mischief — all other (misdemeanour) (§ 634:2, III) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: No imprisonment (if Class B)
Fine: Up to $1,200 (if Class B)

Class not stated in the retrieved text; range shown assumes Class B misdemeanour — confirm.

Note on this entry

Pecuniary loss from acts under one scheme or course of conduct may be aggregated (§ 634:2, V).

Statute: RSA 634:2
Official source: Justia mirror of RSA 634:2 (non-official mirror)
Last verified: 2026-10-19

Not legal advice. This range is the statutory penalty as written in the law — it is not “your sentence.” What is NOT accounted for here: Priors, damage valuation, restitution, plea, discretion. If you face a real charge, consult a licensed lawyer in the relevant jurisdiction.

Fraud & financial

Fraud Possibly — unconfirmed

Possibly — unconfirmed

Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.

Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed

Theft by deception — Class A felony: value over $1,500, firearm, or armed (§ 637:11, I) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–15 years
Fine: $0–$4,000

Theft by deception — Class B felony: value over $1,000 up to $1,500, repeat, intent to resell, etc. (§ 637:11, II) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–7 years
Fine: $0–$4,000

Theft by deception — misdemeanour: value $1,000 or less (§ 637:11, III) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–1 year (Class A) or no imprisonment (Class B)
Fine: $0–$2,000 (Class A) or $0–$1,200 (Class B)

Note on this entry

Other fraud-specific sections (e.g. RSA ch. 638 fraud offences, bad checks) were not tiered in this session. Fine may be up to double the gain for a felony (RSA 651:2, IV(c)).

Statute: RSA 637:4, 637:11
Official source: Justia mirror of RSA 637:11 (non-official mirror)
Last verified: 2026-10-19

Not legal advice. This range is the statutory penalty as written in the law — it is not “your sentence.” What is NOT accounted for here: Priors, amount, victim count, plea, discretion. If you face a real charge, consult a licensed lawyer in the relevant jurisdiction.

Drugs

Drug possession Possibly — unconfirmed

Possibly — unconfirmed

Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.

Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed

Possession — Schedule I–IV controlled drug, 1st offence (Class B felony) (§ 318-B:26, II(a)) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–7 years
Fine: $0–$25,000

Possession — Schedule I–IV, after one or more prior offences (Class A felony) (§ 318-B:26, II(a)) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–15 years
Fine: $0–$50,000

Possession — Schedule V controlled drug, 1st offence (§ 318-B:26, II(b)) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–3 years
Fine: $0–$15,000

Possession — Schedule V, after one or more prior offences (Class B felony) (§ 318-B:26, II(b)) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–7 years
Fine: $0–$25,000

Possession — more than 3/4 oz marijuana or more than 5 g hashish (§ 318-B:26, II(c)) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: Misdemeanour (range not verified)
Fine: Not verified

Statute says 'guilty of a misdemeanour' without stating the class in the retrieved text.

Note on this entry

Possession of 3/4 oz or less of marijuana is a violation, not a crime, under RSA 318-B:2-c (penalty not verified in session). The sale-side small-quantity marijuana tier (under 1 oz: up to 6 years / $50,000 for a repeat violation) appears in RSA 318-B:26, I but its paragraph placement was not confirmed in session and is not shown.

Statute: RSA 318-B:26, II
Official source: NH General Court (gc.nh.gov) — RSA 318-B:26, official
Last verified: 2026-10-19

Not legal advice. This range is the statutory penalty as written in the law — it is not “your sentence.” What is NOT accounted for here: Priors beyond tier, quantity, treatment/diversion, plea, discretion. If you face a real charge, consult a licensed lawyer in the relevant jurisdiction.

Drug trafficking / sale Possibly — unconfirmed

Possibly — unconfirmed

Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.

Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed

Manufacture/sale/transport/possession with intent — 5+ oz cocaine (non-crack), 100+ mg LSD, 10+ g PCP, or 5+ g heroin/crack/fentanyl-class drug (§ 318-B:26, I(a)) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–30 years
Fine: $0–$500,000

Quantities include adulterants/dilutants.

Same high-quantity violation after one or more prior offences (§ 318-B:26, I(a)) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: Up to life
Fine: $0–$500,000

Note on this entry

The general and marijuana sale tiers in RSA 318-B:26, I(b)–(d) were not retrieved in session and are not shown. § 318-B:27 defines prior offences for the repeat tier. A 2025 bill (SB 14) proposing fentanyl/death-resulting changes was NOT treated as law.

Statute: RSA 318-B:26, I(a)
Official source: NH General Court (gc.nh.gov) — RSA 318-B:26, official
Last verified: 2026-10-19

Not legal advice. This range is the statutory penalty as written in the law — it is not “your sentence.” What is NOT accounted for here: Priors beyond tier, quantity, school-zone and other enhancements, plea, discretion. If you face a real charge, consult a licensed lawyer in the relevant jurisdiction.

Weapons

Weapons offences Possibly — unconfirmed

Possibly — unconfirmed

Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.

Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed

Convicted felon possessing firearm or other deadly weapon (Class B felony) (§ 159:3, I) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–7 years
Fine: $0–$4,000

Applies to a person convicted of a felony against the person/property of another, a felony under RSA 318-B, or a drug felony in another jurisdiction. The weapon is confiscated to the use of the state.

Note on this entry

Other weapons provisions (e.g. RSA 159:8 criminal use, RSA 159:19) were not tiered in this session. RSA 159:3, I-a covers a convicted felon completing/signing a firearm purchase application (Class B felony).

Statute: RSA 159:3
Official source: Justia mirror of RSA 159:3 (non-official mirror)
Last verified: 2026-10-19

Not legal advice. This range is the statutory penalty as written in the law — it is not “your sentence.” What is NOT accounted for here: Priors, weapon type, location, plea, discretion. If you face a real charge, consult a licensed lawyer in the relevant jurisdiction.

Traffic & transport

DUI / drink driving Possibly — unconfirmed

Possibly — unconfirmed

Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.

Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed

DWI — 1st offence (Class B misdemeanour) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: No imprisonment (Class B misdemeanour)
Fine: $500–$1,200

No jail time per secondary summaries.

DWI — 2nd offence within 2 years (Class A misdemeanour) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 30 days–1 year
Fine: $750–$2,000

60-day sentence with 30 days suspended per secondary summaries; minimum 30 days served.

DWI — 2nd offence 2–10 years after 1st (Class A misdemeanour) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 17 days–1 year
Fine: $750–$2,000

5 days mandatory.

DWI — 3rd offence (Class A misdemeanour) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 30 days–1 year
Fine: $750–$2,000

Minimum 30 days; 6 months suspended jail per one secondary summary — confirm.

DWI — 4th or subsequent offence (Class B felony) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–7 years
Fine: $750 minimum

Fine maximum not verified in session.

Aggravated DWI (Class A misdemeanour) (§ 265-A:3) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 17 days–1 year
Fine: $750–$2,000

Aggravators include BAC 0.16+, speed 30+ mph over the limit, collision, eluding, or passenger under 16. 5 days mandatory.

Aggravated DWI causing serious bodily injury (Class B felony) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 14 days–7 years
Fine: $1,000–$4,000

Note on this entry

New Hampshire calls this DWI (driving while intoxicated, RSA 265-A:2). Penalties below are from law-firm/secondary summaries of RSA 265-A:18 and need official re-check. Fines carry a 24% penalty assessment (per secondary sources). Licence revocation: 1st 9 months–2 years; 2nd minimum 3 years; 3rd indefinite (petition after 5 years); 4th indefinite (petition after 7 years). Ignition interlock and education/programme requirements apply.

Statute: RSA 265-A:2, 265-A:3, 265-A:18
Official source: NH law-firm secondary summaries of RSA 265-A:18 (nhnotguilty.com, nhdwiguy.com, DrivingLaws.org) — non-official
Last verified: 2026-10-19

Not legal advice. This range is the statutory penalty as written in the law — it is not “your sentence.” What is NOT accounted for here: BAC level, refusal, injury/death, plea, treatment, licence consequences. If you face a real charge, consult a licensed lawyer in the relevant jurisdiction.

Cyber & digital

Cybercrime / hacking Possibly — unconfirmed

Possibly — unconfirmed

Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.

Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed

Computer crime — Class A felony: damage/value over $1,500, or prior conviction for § 638:17, II/IV/VI (§ 638:18, I) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–15 years
Fine: $0–$4,000

Computer crime — Class B felony: damage/value over $1,000 up to $1,500; reckless risk of serious physical injury; or violation of § 638:17, II/IV/VI (§ 638:18, II) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–7 years
Fine: $0–$4,000

Computer crime — misdemeanour: damage/value $1,000 or less (§ 638:18, III) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–1 year (Class A) or no imprisonment (Class B)
Fine: $0–$2,000 (Class A) or $0–$1,200 (Class B)

Class not stated in the retrieved text.

Note on this entry

Older secondary summaries quoting $500 thresholds are superseded by the current § 638:18 thresholds ($1,000 / $1,500). Instead of a fine, the court may order payment of up to double the defendant's gain (§ 638:18, IV).

Statute: RSA 638:17, 638:18
Official source: Justia mirrors of RSA 638:17, 638:18 (non-official mirrors)
Last verified: 2026-10-19

Not legal advice. This range is the statutory penalty as written in the law — it is not “your sentence.” What is NOT accounted for here: Priors, loss valuation, data type, plea, discretion. If you face a real charge, consult a licensed lawyer in the relevant jurisdiction.