Clarifies sentencing guidelines for certain crimes in New Jersey.

The bill amends New Jersey's sentencing laws to clarify how courts should consider certain factors when determining sentences. It specifies that a defendant's plea or lack of plea should not influence the decision to imprison them. Courts must consider the defendant's eligibility for parole and time credits when deciding the term of imprisonment. The bill also outlines specific aggravating and mitigating factors that courts should weigh.

Clarifies sentencing guidelines for certain crimes in New Jersey.

The bill amends New Jersey's sentencing laws to clarify how courts should consider certain factors when determining sentences. It specifies that a defendant's plea or lack of plea should not influence the decision to imprison them. Courts must consider the defendant's eligibility for parole and time credits when deciding the term of imprisonment. The bill also outlines specific aggravating and mitigating factors that courts should weigh.