Upgrades certain penalties for criminal street gang recruitment and criminality; imposes mandatory minimum sentence for certain offenses; establishes accomplice liability and imposes restrictions for certain recruiters.
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Overview
This bill aims to strengthen penalties for criminal street gang recruitment and related activities in New Jersey. It increases mandatory minimum sentences for certain offenses, establishes accomplice liability, and imposes restrictions on recruiters, particularly those targeting minors. Specifically, it updates existing laws to clarify accountability for facilitating gang involvement and introduces new provisions addressing residency and employment near schools for convicted offenders.
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