New Jersey S1696 increases penalties for motor vehicle theft and carjacking, and establishes a presumption of pretrial detention for certain.
New Jersey S1696 amends existing laws to increase penalties for motor vehicle theft and carjacking offenses. The bill introduces a first degree crime for individuals who commit theft of a motor vehicle or carjacking and subsequently commit related crimes within a short period. Penalties for such offenses include imprisonment for 10 to 20 years, a fine of up to $200,000, or both. The bill also establishes a presumption of pretrial detention for offenders who commit these crimes, which can be rebutted by the defendant.
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