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NJ S3156
Requires mandatory minimum term of imprisonment for leaving scene of accident resulting in serious bodily injury.
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Introduced
11/26/2018
11/26/2018
In Committee
11/26/2018
11/26/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2020
01/08/2020
Introduced Session
2018-2019 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. This third-degree crime would not be eligible for a suspended sentence or any other non-custodial disposition, and any sentence for this offense would run consecutively to any other convictions, such as aggravated assault or assault by auto.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee (on 11/26/2018)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2018/Bills/S3500/3156_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2018/Bills/S3500/3156_I1.PDF |
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