NJ A1551

Elevates motor vehicle theft to a first degree crime when the stolen vehicle is operated in a manner that creates risk of injury to any person or risk of damage to property during the commission of the theft

First degree crime classification carries penalties of up to 20 years imprisonment, fines up to $200,000, or both

Supplements existing motor vehicle theft law under N.J.S.2C:20-2, which currently classifies standard motor vehicle theft at a lower degree

Sponsored by Assemblywoman Victoria A. Flynn and Assemblyman Gerry Scharfenberger, both representing District 13 (Monmouth County)