New Jersey S3859 increases penalties for repeat offenses of receiving stolen motor vehicles for both adults and juveniles.

New Jersey S3859, the "Stolen Vehicle Possession Accountability Act," increases penalties for repeat offenses of receiving stolen motor vehicles. The bill establishes a second-degree crime for individuals convicted or adjudicated delinquent of a third offense for receiving a stolen motor vehicle. For adults, this offense is punishable by five to 10 years imprisonment, a fine of up to $150,000, or both. The bill also subjects these offenders to the "No Early Release Act," requiring them to serve 85% of their sentence without parole eligibility.

New Jersey S3859 increases penalties for repeat offenses of receiving stolen motor vehicles for both adults and juveniles.

New Jersey S3859, the "Stolen Vehicle Possession Accountability Act," increases penalties for repeat offenses of receiving stolen motor vehicles. The bill establishes a second-degree crime for individuals convicted or adjudicated delinquent of a third offense for receiving a stolen motor vehicle. For adults, this offense is punishable by five to 10 years imprisonment, a fine of up to $150,000, or both. The bill also subjects these offenders to the "No Early Release Act," requiring them to serve 85% of their sentence without parole eligibility.