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New Jersey Statutes Title 2C. The New Jersey Code of Criminal Justice 2C § 24-7.1

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

a. (1) A person commits a disorderly persons offense if he recklessly engages in conduct which creates a substantial risk of bodily injury to another person.

(2) A person commits a crime of the fourth degree if he knowingly engages in conduct which creates a substantial risk of serious bodily injury to another person.

(3) A person commits a crime of the third degree if he knowingly engages in conduct which creates a substantial risk of death to another person.

b. (1) A person commits a crime of the fourth degree if he recklessly engages in conduct which creates a substantial risk of bodily injury to a person with a developmental disability.

(2) A person commits a crime of the third degree if he knowingly engages in conduct which creates a substantial risk of serious bodily injury to a person with a developmental disability.

(3) A person commits a crime of the second degree if he knowingly engages in conduct which creates a substantial risk of death to a person with a developmental disability.

c. As used in this act, “developmental disability” has the meaning ascribed to it in section 3 of P.L.1977, c. 82 (C.30:6D-3).

d. Nothing in this act shall preclude an indictment and conviction for any other offense defined by the laws of this State.

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