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NJ A1155

NJ A1155
Provides that person who impersonates law enforcement officer and commits crime is guilty of third degree crime.


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Introduced
01/09/2018
In Committee
01/09/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2020

Introduced Session

2018-2019 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 amends existing New Jersey law to create a new criminal offense of the third degree for individuals who impersonate a law enforcement officer or employee and, during that impersonation, commit a crime of the fourth degree or higher. Under current law, impersonating a law enforcement officer or employee is a crime of the fourth degree. The new third-degree offense carries more severe penalties, including a fine of up to $15,000 and 3 to 5 years of imprisonment.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee (on 01/09/2018)

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