Establishes mandatory minimum sentence of imprisonment for second offense involving use of juvenile in automobile theft.
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Overview
This bill establishes a mandatory minimum prison sentence of 18 months for adults who knowingly use, solicit, direct, hire, or employ a person 17 years of age or younger to commit theft of an automobile. This applies to second or subsequent offenses, and the defendant will be ineligible for parole during this minimum sentence. The bill aims to deter the use of juveniles in automobile theft, addressing a rise in such crimes in New Jersey.
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