New Jersey legal term
Unlawful taking of a motor vehicle in New Jersey Criminal Law
Current through 2026 New Jersey legislative session
In New Jersey criminal law, “Unlawful taking of a motor vehicle” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the New Jersey criminal code.
What does “Unlawful taking of a motor vehicle” mean in New Jersey criminal law?
"Unlawful taking of a motor vehicle" means conduct prohibited under N.J.S.2C:20-10 when the means of conveyance taken, operated or controlled is a motor vehicle. p. (N.J.S.A. 2C:1-14)
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