It is illegal to wear a bullet-proof vest while committing a murder.
Background information (if available):
2C:39-13. Unlawful use of body vests
1.Unlawful use of body vests. A person is guilty of a crime if he uses or wears a body vest while engaged in the commission of, or an attempt to commit, or flight after committing or attempting to commit murder, manslaughter, robbery, sexual assault, burglary, kidnaping, criminal escape or assault under N.J.S.2C:12-1b. Use or wearing a body vest while engaged in the commission of, or an attempt to commit, or flight after committing or attempting to commit a crime of the first degree is a crime of the second degree. Otherwise it is a crime of the third degree.
As used in this section, “body vest” means bullet-resistant body armor which is intended to provide ballistic and trauma protection.
L.1983,c.152,s.1; amended 1999, c.306.
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3 Responses to “It is illegal to wear a bullet-proof vest while committing a murder.”
Comment from JAY
Time August 1, 2011 at 6:11 pm
THATS NOT FAIR I DONT WANT 2 DIE JUS THE PERSON IM KILLING
Comment from Zgm
Time December 29, 2011 at 6:17 pm
That is just stupid isnt murder illeagel u still are goin to jail















Comment from Skyler
Time July 21, 2011 at 4:56 pm
Why the detail…? Why not just, murder is illegal in any kinds of clothing?
I mean, is murder legal if you DONT wear bullet-proof vests!?