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Allows juvenile to be tried as adult regardless of age for certain drug offenses resulting in death; imposes life imprisonment for conviction of strict liability for drug induced deaths if victim was under age 18.
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Bill overview
This bill amends New Jersey law to allow juveniles to be tried as adults for certain drug offenses resulting in death, specifically strict liability for drug-induced deaths if the victim is under 18. It imposes a life sentence for conviction of strict liability in such cases. The bill also modifies the juvenile waiver process, requiring prosecutors to provide detailed justifications for seeking a waiver of jurisdiction.
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