New Jersey § 2c:12-1
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 2c:12-1, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2c:12-1.
A motor vehicle operator who knows he is involved in an accident and knowingly leaves
the scene of that accident under circumstances that violate the provisions of R.S.39:4-129 shall be guilty of a crime of the third degree if the accident results in serious bodily injury to another person. The presumption of nonimprisonment set forth in N.J.S.2C:44-1 shall not apply to persons convicted under the provisions of this section. If the evidence so warrants, nothing in this section shall be deemed to preclude an
indictment and conviction for aggravated assault or assault by auto under the provisions
of N.J.S.2C:12-1 . Notwithstanding the provisions of N.J.S.2C:1-8 or any other provisions of law, a conviction arising under this section shall not
merge with a conviction for aggravated assault or assault by auto under the provisions
of N.J.S.2C:12-1 and a separate sentence shall be imposed upon each conviction. Notwithstanding the provisions of N.J.S.2C:44-5 or any other provisions of law, whenever in the case of such multiple convictions
the court imposes multiple sentences of imprisonment for more than one offense, those
sentences shall run consecutively. For the purposes of this section, neither knowledge of the serious bodily injury nor
knowledge of the violation are elements of the offense and it shall not be a defense
that the driver of the motor vehicle was unaware of the serious bodily injury or provisions
of R.S.39:4-129 .
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 2c:12-1
What does New Jersey Statutes § 2c:12-1 cover?
Section 2c:12-1 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite New Jersey § 2c:12-1?
A common citation format is "New Jersey Statutes § 2c:12-1" (New Jersey). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of New Jersey law?
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How does New Jersey § 2c:12-1 apply to my situation?
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