Establishes criminal liability for property destruction during auto theft and police pursuit for auto theft in New Jersey.
This bill establishes criminal liability for property destruction occurring during an auto theft or a police pursuit for auto theft in New Jersey. A person commits a crime of the third degree if they cause $500 or more in damage to property while committing, attempting to commit, or in immediate flight from an auto theft. If the damage is less than $500, it is a crime of the fourth degree. The value of the damaged property is determined by the jury.
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