New Jersey A342 creates a new crime for tracking a vehicle with intent to commit an unlawful act using a location tracking device, with enhanced.
New Jersey A342 establishes the offense of using a location tracking device to track a vehicle with the intent to commit an unlawful act, categorizing it as a fourth-degree crime. The bill imposes extended terms of imprisonment with specific parole ineligibility periods, including a minimum of 25 years for life sentences, except for certain cases where the term extends to 30 years. The enhanced penalties aim to address the misuse of tracking technology in crimes such as domestic violence, sexual assault, and vehicle theft. The act takes effect immediately upon enactment.
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