New Jersey § 2C:24-7.1 Endangering another person; offense created; degree of crime.

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§ 2C:24-7.1 — Endangering another person; offense created; degree of crime.

New Jersey § 2C:24-7.1

Title 2CTHE NEW JERSEY CODE OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE

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N.J. Stat. Ann. § 2C:24-7.1 (2026).

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1. 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 p

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1. 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. L.2015, c.186, s.1.