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NJ Senate committee approves measures that target car theft
Clip: 12/19/2022 | 4m 20sVideo has Closed Captions
The bills include harsher penalties, mandatory minimum sentences
Will punishing auto theft as a serious crime actually stop auto theft? That issue was debated in the Senate Judiciary Committee on Monday, as lawmakers considered whether to advance bills that would increase penalties and target those who have been stealing cars. The number of car thefts continues to rise statewide. Some advocates want the state to consider alternative intervention methods.
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NJ Senate committee approves measures that target car theft
Clip: 12/19/2022 | 4m 20sVideo has Closed Captions
Will punishing auto theft as a serious crime actually stop auto theft? That issue was debated in the Senate Judiciary Committee on Monday, as lawmakers considered whether to advance bills that would increase penalties and target those who have been stealing cars. The number of car thefts continues to rise statewide. Some advocates want the state to consider alternative intervention methods.
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