Upgrades burglary of a residence to a crime of the second degree; requires mandatory period of parole ineligibility if residence was occupied at time of offense.
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Overview
This bill changes the classification of burglary of a residence in New Jersey, upgrading it from a third-degree crime to a second-degree crime. It also mandates a minimum period of parole ineligibility of 85% of a sentence if the residence where the burglary occurred was occupied at the time. The bill aims to increase the severity of penalties for burglaries that involve harm to individuals or the presence of occupants.
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Anthony Bucco
James Holzapfel
Joseph Cryan
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