Amends felony murder, aggravated manslaughter, and aggravated assault statutes to include death or bodily injury occurring during commission of auto theft.
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Overview
This bill amends New Jersey’s felony murder, aggravated manslaughter, and aggravated assault laws to include death or bodily injury that occurs during the commission of auto theft. Specifically, it expands the definition of crimes involving harm to include instances where injury or death results from a carjacking or theft of a motor vehicle. The bill also includes provisions related to penalties for offenses committed against certain public safety personnel, such as law enforcement officers, firefighters, and school employees, and clarifies the definition of ‘homicidal act’ within the murder statute.
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Anthony Bucco
Douglas Steinhardt
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