A1551 — Increases penalty for motor vehicle theft if, during course of theft, vehicle is operated in manner creating risk of injury or property damage.

A1551 — Increases penalty for motor vehicle theft if, during course of theft, vehicle is operated in manner creating risk of injury or property damage. · Informed CitizenryThis bill amends New Jersey law to increase the penalty for motor vehicle theft. Specifically, it establishes that theft of a motor vehicle is a crime of the first degree if the vehicle is operated…Open in Informed Citizenry