Juvenile Arrested for Attempted Carjacking in Trenton
A 17-year-old boy was arrested in Trenton for allegedly attempting to carjack two vehicles. According to a news report in The Times of Trenton, the failed carjacking occurred near West State Street. Officials say the teen asked a 67-year-old woman to exit her car so that he could take it. When she didn’t open the door, he fled. He then allegedly attempted to take a medical transport van from a 21-year-old man who dialed 9-1-1. He was arrested near West State and Prospect streets.
N.J.S.A. 2C:15-2 states: “A person is guilty of carjacking if in the course of committing an unlawful taking of a motor vehicle” he or she “inflicts bodily injury or uses force upon an occupant or person in possession or control of a motor vehicle” or “threatens an occupant or person in control with, or purposely or knowingly puts an occupant or person in control of the motor vehicle in fear of, immediate bodily injury.”
Carjacking is a serious crime that has potentially life-changing consequences. A youth does not have to successfully steal a car to face harsh penalties. The family of a juvenile facing these types of juvenile crime allegations would be well advised to speak with an experienced attorney who will protect the young defendant’s future. A knowledgeable attorney will negotiate to keep the case in juvenile court and out of the adult criminal justice system.
The skilled New Jersey juvenile theft defense attorneys at Lependorf & Silverstein know how to protect the rights of young people. Please contact us at (609) 240-0040 to discuss your case at absolutely no cost.
