Increases penalty and establishes presumption of pretrial detention for persons who commit carjacking and theft by deception in certain circumstances.
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Overview
This bill increases penalties for carjacking and theft by deception in New Jersey. It establishes a presumption of pretrial detention for individuals convicted of these crimes under specific circumstances, particularly when involving bodily injury, threats, or crimes of the first or second degree. The bill also increases the maximum fine for carjacking and applies additional penalties when theft by deception involves a minor. It amends existing laws to strengthen the state's response to these offenses.
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