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New Jersey Carjacking Defense Attorneys

In the state of New Jersey, carjacking is a specific offense that is defined and prosecuted distinctly from other forms of motor vehicle theft. Unlike other auto theft cases, carjacking involves the commission or threat of violence in addition to the illegal taking of the vehicle. Since carjacking is pursued as a felony in the first degree, a conviction carries a number of daunting immediate and long-term consequences.

If you or your loved one has been accused of carjacking, it is critically important that you seek an aggressive legal ally immediately. A skilled and experienced criminal defense attorney can help you to ensure that your rights and interests are protected. Contact the New Jersey carjacking defense attorneys at the Law Offices of Jason A. Volet, LLC, by calling 732-503-8968 today to discuss your case.

Four Causes for a Carjacking Case

There are four different actions or circumstances which, when coupled with the theft of a vehicle, may lead to the pursuit of a carjacking case against a defendant. According to the New Jersey Code of Criminal Justice, an individual must have been “in possession or control” of the taken automobile at the time and one of the following must have also occurred:

  • The party in control of the vehicle must have been subject to injury or use of force
  • An occupant of the vehicle was threatened or intentionally made to fear sudden harm
  • The act involved the commission or threat to commit a felony in the first degree or the second
  • The taken vehicle was operated with one or more of the original occupants remaining in the vehicle

Carjacking convictions are punishable by up to 30 years in prison and will require a minimum sentence of five years without the possibility of parole.

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The New Jersey carjacking defense attorneys at the Law Offices of Jason A. Volet, LLC, are committed to providing vigorous and knowledgeable representation to those who have been charged with this serious crime. Your rights and freedom are our priority. Contact us by calling 732-503-9868 today.