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NJ S2694
NJ S2694Amends penalty imposed for interfering with apprehension or prosecution of certain criminals.
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Introduced Session
2010-2011 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill amends the current penalty imposed for interfering with the apprehension, prosecution, or conviction of certain criminals following the commission of a crime. Specifically, the bill increases the penalty for assisting an offender who has committed a first degree crime under the "No Early Release Act" (N.E.R.A.). The crimes listed under the "No Early Release Act" include murder, aggravated manslaughter or manslaughter, vehicular homicide, aggravated assault, disarming a law enforcement officer, kidnapping, aggravated sexual assault, sexual assault, robbery, carjacking, aggravated arson, burglary, extortion, booby traps in manufacturing or distribution facilities, strict liability for drug induced deaths, terrorism, producing or possessing chemical weapons, biological agents or nuclear or radiological devices, and, in certain instances, racketeering. Currently, hindering the detention, apprehension, investigation, prosecution, conviction or punishment of another under subsection a. of N.J.S.A.2C:29-3 is a crime of the third degree if the underlying crime committed by the offender would constitute a crime of the second degree or greater. The penalty is downgraded to a fourth degree crime if the offender who receives assistance is a spouse, parent or child. Hindering is a crime of the fourth degree if the underlying conduct would constitute a crime of the third degree. Otherwise it is a disorderly persons offense. This bill would make hindering a second degree crime if the underlying crime committed by the principal offender would constitute a crime of the first degree under N.E.R.A. This penalty is downgraded to a third degree crime if the offender who receives assistance is a spouse, parent or child. A crime of the second degree is punishable by a term of imprisonment of five to ten years, a fine of up to $150,000, or both. A crime of the third degree is punishable by a term of imprisonment of three to five years, a fine of up to $15,000, or both. A crime of the fourth degree is punishable by a term of imprisonment up to 18 months, up to $10,000, or both.
AI Summary
This bill increases the penalties for individuals who help certain criminals avoid capture or prosecution, particularly those who have committed first-degree crimes under the "No Early Release Act" (N.E.R.A.), which lists serious offenses like murder, aggravated assault, and terrorism. Previously, hindering the apprehension or prosecution of someone who committed a second-degree crime or higher was a third-degree crime, and hindering someone who committed a third-degree crime was a fourth-degree crime, with lesser penalties if the helper was a close family member. Now, if someone aids a principal offender who committed a N.E.R.A. first-degree crime, the helper will face a second-degree crime penalty, which carries a prison sentence of five to ten years and a significant fine, unless the helper is a spouse, domestic partner, civil union partner, parent, or child, in which case it becomes a third-degree crime, punishable by three to five years in prison and a fine.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee (on 01/31/2011)
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bills/BillView.asp?BillNumber=S2694 | 04/25/2013 |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2010/Bills/S3000/2694_I1.HTM | 05/28/2012 |
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