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 penalties for recruiting minors, establishes accomplice liability, and imposes mandatory minimum sentences for certain offenses. Specifically, it restricts residency for individuals convicted of these crimes near schools and playgrounds, and creates new offenses for actions like threatening minors during recruitment attempts.
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Michael Testa
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