New Jersey S1537 imposes a mandatory life sentence without parole for particularly brutal sexual assaults.
New Jersey S1537 mandates a life sentence without eligibility for parole for individuals convicted of particularly brutal sexual assaults. This bill targets repeat offenders of aggravated sexual assault, especially those involving victims under 16 years old or causing serious bodily injury. The court must impose a minimum term of 25 years without parole eligibility, or 30 years if the victim suffered serious bodily injury. This legislation aims to ensure that perpetrators of heinous sexual crimes do not have the opportunity to reoffend.
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