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NJ S4082
NJ S4082Provides that leaving scene of motor vehicle accident is crime of first degree if accident results in death of another person.
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Introduced
08/26/2019
08/26/2019
In Committee
08/26/2019
08/26/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2020
01/08/2020
Introduced Session
2018-2019 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Provides that leaving scene of motor vehicle accident is crime of first degree if accident results in death of another person.
AI Summary
This bill upgrades the offense of knowingly leaving the scene of a motor vehicle accident that results in the death of another person from a crime of the second degree to a crime of the first degree. Under current law, a second-degree crime is punishable by 5-10 years in prison or a fine of up to $150,000, but this bill increases the penalty to a first-degree crime, which is punishable by 10-20 years in prison or a fine of up to $200,000. The bill also specifies that convictions under this provision will not merge with convictions for related offenses like aggravated manslaughter or vehicular homicide, and that any resulting prison sentences must run consecutively.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee (on 08/26/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bills/BillView.asp?BillNumber=S4082 |
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2018/Bills/S4500/4082_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2018/Bills/S4500/4082_I1.PDF |
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