A217 — Concerns the grading of criminal offenses committed against a child under the age of 16 years by a person armed with a weapon.

A217 — Concerns the grading of criminal offenses committed against a child under the age of 16 years by a person armed with a weapon. · Informed CitizenryThis bill amends New Jersey law to increase the severity of certain aggravated assault charges when the victim is a child under the age of 16 years and the perpetrator is armed with a weapon. Speci…Open in Informed Citizenry