New Jersey A362 increases penalties for motor vehicle theft and carjacking and establishes a presumption of pretrial detention for certain offenses.

New Jersey A362 amends existing law to increase penalties for motor vehicle theft and carjacking offenses. The bill makes it a first-degree crime, punishable by 10 to 20 years in prison and a $200,000 fine, for individuals who commit theft or carjacking and subsequently commit related crimes within a short period. The bill also establishes a presumption of pretrial detention for defendants charged with these offenses, which can be rebutted by the defendant.

New Jersey A362 increases penalties for motor vehicle theft and carjacking and establishes a presumption of pretrial detention for certain offenses.

New Jersey A362 amends existing law to increase penalties for motor vehicle theft and carjacking offenses. The bill makes it a first-degree crime, punishable by 10 to 20 years in prison and a $200,000 fine, for individuals who commit theft or carjacking and subsequently commit related crimes within a short period. The bill also establishes a presumption of pretrial detention for defendants charged with these offenses, which can be rebutted by the defendant.