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NJ A407
Requires mandatory minimum term of imprisonment for leaving scene of accident resulting in serious bodily injury.
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Introduced
01/14/2020
01/14/2020
In Committee
01/14/2020
01/14/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/11/2022
01/11/2022
Introduced Session
2020-2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill requires the court to impose a mandatory minimum term of imprisonment for the crime of knowingly leaving the scene of a motor vehicle accident resulting in serious bodily injury. The minimum term of imprisonment for this third degree crime would be fixed at three years, during which the defendant would not be eligible for parole.
AI Summary
This bill requires the court to impose a mandatory minimum term of imprisonment of three years, without the possibility of parole, for the crime of knowingly leaving the scene of a motor vehicle accident that results in serious bodily injury. The bill specifies that the presumption of non-imprisonment does not apply to convictions under this section, and the court may not suspend or provide any other non-custodial disposition for those convicted. Additionally, the bill states that a conviction under this section cannot be merged with a conviction for aggravated assault or assault by auto, and any resulting sentences must run consecutively.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee (on 01/14/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2020/A407 |
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2020/A0500/407_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2020/A0500/407_I1.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2020/Bills/A0500/407_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2020/Bills/A0500/407_I1.PDF |
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