S1696 — Increases penalties for certain motor vehicle theft and carjacking offenses; establishes presumption of pretrial detention in enumerated circumstances.

S1696 — Increases penalties for certain motor vehicle theft and carjacking offenses; establishes presumption of pretrial detention in enumerated circumstances. · Informed CitizenryS1696 amends New Jersey law to increase penalties for motor vehicle theft and carjacking. Specifically, it establishes a first-degree crime for individuals who commit motor vehicle theft or carjack…Open in Informed Citizenry