Upgrades assault on victims who are disabled.
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Overview
This bill amends New Jersey’s assault laws to specifically address cases involving victims who are disabled. It upgrades the offense of assault to a third degree crime when bodily injury is caused to a person with a disability, defined as someone substantially incapable of resistance due to a pre-existing impairment. The bill also expands the definition of aggravated assault to include assaults against specific groups like law enforcement officers, firefighters, school employees, and child protection workers. Finally, it addresses assault by auto or vessel, particularly concerning aggressive driving near schools.
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