A4555 — Upgrades assault against servicemember to aggravated assault; expands crime of bias intimidation to encompass crimes and offenses committed against servicemembers.

A4555 — Upgrades assault against servicemember to aggravated assault; expands crime of bias intimidation to encompass crimes and offenses committed against servicemembers. · Informed CitizenryThis bill amends New Jersey statutes to increase penalties for crimes committed against servicemembers. Specifically, it modifies the assault statute to upgrade simple assault to aggravated assault…Open in Informed Citizenry