Establishes the crimes of carjacking in first, second, and third degrees in New York, with increased penalties for causing injury, displaying a.
This bill amends the penal law to create new offenses for carjacking in the first, second, and third degrees. Carjacking is defined as stealing a motor vehicle from a person or their presence through force or threat of force. Carjacking in the third degree is a class D felony, while carjacking in the second degree is a class C felony. Carjacking in the first degree is a class B felony and involves causing serious physical injury, displaying a weapon, or using a weapon. All carjacking offenses are classified as violent felonies.
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