Upgrades burglary of residence to crime of second degree.
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Overview
This bill amends New Jersey law to classify burglary of a residence as a crime of the second degree, rather than the current third degree. It expands the circumstances under which burglary is considered a second-degree offense, specifically including situations where the perpetrator inflicts or threatens bodily injury, is armed, or unlawfully enters a dwelling. The bill also reinforces sentencing guidelines for second-degree burglary convictions by aligning them with the No Early Release Act (NERA).
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Douglas Steinhardt
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