New Jersey A363 increases penalties and establishes a presumption of pretrial detention for carjacking and theft by deception.

New Jersey A363 amends existing laws to increase penalties for carjacking and theft by deception of a motor vehicle. The bill imposes a fine of up to $10,000 for carjacking if the vehicle was not recovered and its value exceeds $5,000 at the time of the crime. It also increases penalties for theft by deception against a minor, subjecting the offender to fines and imprisonment for child endangerment.

New Jersey A363 increases penalties and establishes a presumption of pretrial detention for carjacking and theft by deception.

New Jersey A363 amends existing laws to increase penalties for carjacking and theft by deception of a motor vehicle. The bill imposes a fine of up to $10,000 for carjacking if the vehicle was not recovered and its value exceeds $5,000 at the time of the crime. It also increases penalties for theft by deception against a minor, subjecting the offender to fines and imprisonment for child endangerment.