Establishes third degree crime of gang assault.
New Jersey Assembly Bill A3402 establishes "gang assault" as a third-degree crime. It defines the offense as intentionally causing bodily injury to another person when aided by two or more others present at the time. The bill specifies that "bodily injury" includes physical pain, illness, or impairment of physical condition. A conviction carries a potential penalty of 3 to 5 years in prison, a $15,000 fine, or both. This law directly affects individuals committing assaults with multiple accomplices present.
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Feb 2024
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Introduced Feb 1, 2024
Last action Feb 1, 2024
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Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
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