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NJ A1322
NJ A1322Provides that person who impersonates law enforcement officer and commits crime is guilty of third degree crime.
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Introduced
01/27/2016
01/27/2016
In Committee
01/27/2016
01/27/2016
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2018
01/08/2018
Introduced Session
2016-2017 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Under current law, a person commits a crime of the fourth degree if he impersonates a law enforcement officer or an employee of a law enforcement agency with the intent to induce another to submit to or rely upon that pretense. Under the provisions of this bill, a person who impersonates a law enforcement officer or employee of a law enforcement agency and who, during the course of that impersonation, commits a crime of the fourth degree or higher is guilty of a crime of the third degree. A crime of third degree is punishable by a fine of up to $15,000, three to five years imprisonment, or both.
AI Summary
This bill expands the existing law on impersonating a law enforcement officer in New Jersey. Under current law, impersonating a law enforcement officer or employee is a crime of the fourth degree. This bill adds a new provision that if a person impersonates a law enforcement officer or employee and commits a crime of the fourth degree or higher during the impersonation, they will be guilty of a crime of the third degree. A crime of the third degree is punishable by a fine of up to $15,000, three to five years imprisonment, or both.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee (on 01/27/2016)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2016/Bills/A1500/1322_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2016/Bills/A1500/1322_I1.PDF |
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