New Jersey S1144 establishes a second degree crime for operating a stolen vehicle in a way that risks injury or property damage.
New Jersey S1144 amends the state's criminal code to classify the theft of a motor vehicle as a second degree crime if the vehicle is operated in a manner that poses a risk of injury to any person or damage to property. This change in classification makes the offense punishable by five to 10 years in prison, a fine of up to $150,000, or both. The bill aims to deter dangerous driving with stolen vehicles by increasing the severity of the crime.
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