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Lowers monetary threshold for certain motor vehicle theft to constitute second degree crime.
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Bill overview
This bill changes the law regarding motor vehicle theft in New Jersey. It lowers the monetary threshold for when a motor vehicle theft is considered a second-degree crime. Specifically, a motor vehicle valued at $25,000 or more will be classified as a second-degree crime, while vehicles valued at less than that will remain classified as third-degree crimes. This change aims to increase penalties for more serious vehicle thefts.
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