Current through L. 2023, c. 349.
Section 2C:24-7.1 - Endangering another person; offense created; degree of crimea.(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.Added by L. 2015, c. 186,s. 1, eff. 1/11/2016.