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NJ S364

NJ S364
Provides 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
01/14/2020
In Committee
01/30/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/11/2022

Introduced Session

2020-2021 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill upgrades the penalties for knowingly leaving the scene of a motor vehicle accident resulting in the death of another person. Under current law, a motor vehicle operator who is involved in an accident and knowingly leaves the scene of that accident is guilty of a crime of the second degree if the accident results in the death of another person. A crime of the second degree is ordinarily punishable by a term of imprisonment of five to 10 years or a fine of up to $150,000, or both. This bill upgrades the offense for leaving the scene of the accident when the accident results in another person's death to a crime of the first degree. A crime of the first degree is ordinarily punishable by a term of imprisonment of 10 to 20 years or a fine of up to $200,000, or both.

AI Summary

This bill upgrades the penalties for knowingly leaving the scene of a motor vehicle accident resulting in the death of another person. Currently, such an offense is a crime of the second degree, punishable by 5-10 years in prison or a fine of up to $150,000. This bill changes the offense to a crime of the first degree, which is punishable by 10-20 years in prison or a fine of up to $200,000. The bill also specifies that this offense does not merge with other vehicular homicide offenses, and that any sentences imposed must be served consecutively.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee (on 01/30/2020)
(2 Companion Bills)

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