Indictment: The Charges Against James Habel

14-counts against the former schools administrator and their maximum sentences

Keith Brown, Patch Staff

Posted Mon, Jun 17, 2013 at 12:14 pm ET|Updated Mon, Jun 17, 2013 at 10:05 pm ET

Former Wall Township Schools Superintendent James F. Habel is facing a 14-count indictment in addition to all the charges in the previous indictment charging Sandra Brower, his former assisant superintendent.

In the first indictment, the pair face maximum sentences of 16 ½ years in prison, if convicted on all counts.

Habel faces 93 ½ years, if convicted on all counts in both indictments. Here is the breakdown of charges in the second, Habel exclusive indictment, and their maximum sentences:

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Count #

Charge

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Sentence

Official Misconduct

Five to 10 years, with a five-year minimum. Also includes a lifetime ban on public employment.

Theft by Deception

Five to 10 years

Mortgage Fraud

Five to 10 years

Mortgage Fraud

Five to 10 years

Money Laundering

10 to 20 years, with a mandatory 10 years

Theft

Three to five years