New Jersey A1223 makes impersonating a law enforcement officer and committing a crime a third-degree offense.
New Jersey A1223 amends existing law to increase the penalty for impersonating a law enforcement officer. Under the bill, a person who impersonates a law enforcement officer and commits a crime of the fourth degree or higher will be guilty of a third-degree crime. This change aims to strengthen the legal consequences for those who misuse the authority of law enforcement. The bill takes effect immediately upon enactment.
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