South Jersey Laws
Carjacking
New Jersey Statutes Annotated-2C:15-1: Carjacking


A person is guilty of carjacking if, while committing (or attempting to commit) an unlawful taking of a motor vehicle, he:

  • Inflicts bodily injury or uses force upon an occupant or person in possession or control of a motor vehicle;
  • Threatens an occupant or person in control with, or purposely or knowingly puts an occupant or person in control of the motor vehicle in fear of, immediate bodily injury;
  • Commits or threatens immediately to commit any crime of the first or second degree; or
  • Operates or causes said vehicle to be operated with the person who was in possession or control or was an occupant of the motor vehicle at the time of the taking remaining in the vehicle.


Carjacking is a crime of the first degree, punishable by:

  • Imprisoned for 10 to 30 years, with a minimum of five years of parole ineligibility;
  • A fine of up to $200,000; or
  • Both.
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