Upgrades simple assault to aggravated assault if committed against crossing guard or parking enforcement officer.

This bill amends the New Jersey criminal code to upgrade simple assault to aggravated assault if committed against a crossing guard or parking enforcement officer who is in uniform or engaged in official duties, or due to their status as such. The bill specifies that aggravated assault is a crime of the third degree if the victim suffers bodily injury, otherwise it is a crime of the fourth degree. The changes apply immediately upon enactment.

Upgrades simple assault to aggravated assault if committed against crossing guard or parking enforcement officer.

This bill amends the New Jersey criminal code to upgrade simple assault to aggravated assault if committed against a crossing guard or parking enforcement officer who is in uniform or engaged in official duties, or due to their status as such. The bill specifies that aggravated assault is a crime of the third degree if the victim suffers bodily injury, otherwise it is a crime of the fourth degree. The changes apply immediately upon enactment.