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What did Ortiz and Trigg do after the victim stopped to offer assistance?

After the victim stopped to offer assistance, Ortiz brandished a rifle and demanded the victim turn over control of the vehicle. Trigg pointed a handgun at the victim and demanded he empty his pockets. Ortiz and Trigg then ordered the victim out at gun point and fled in the vehicle.

Where was the car that Ortiz and Trigg were in?

Ortiz and Trigg then ordered the victim out at gun point and fled in the vehicle. The next day, the vehicle was located in Longmont, Colorado. Witnesses and video cameras captured the defendants and a female dump the vehicle and cover it with a tarp.

How long was Ortiz sentenced?

Ortiz was sentenced to 15 years with five years of supervised release. They were each ordered to pay $5,089 in restitution and $200 in special assessment fees. The victim encountered the defendants standing on the roadway while driving in southwest Cheyenne.

Federal and State Law Enforcement in Maryland and DC Announce New Regional Carjacking Prosecution Task Force to Address Spikes in Carjackings Over the Past Year

Greenbelt, Maryland – Today, Acting United States Attorney for the District of Maryland Jonathan F. Lenzner announced the formation of a regional carjacking task force designed to promote cross-border coordination in the prosecution of carjacking cases. Mr.

Two Carjacking Indictments Announced Today

The first indictment charges Elijah Greene-Parker, age 19, and Rashaun Onley, age 21, both of Washington, D.C., with armed robbery and with carjacking two victims on February 5, 2021, and with three counts of using, carrying, and brandishing a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence.

What is the law for carjacking?

The carjacking law is set forth at N.J.S.A. 2C:15-2 and generally requires that the prosecutor establish two (2) elements. First, the state must demonstrate that a motor vehicle was taken without consent and with the intention of depriving the true owner of the vehicle. Second, there must be a showing of one of the following: (i) infliction or use of bodily force to obtain control of the vehicle; (ii) threats (e.g. express or implied such as where a gun is exhibited) or knowingly placing an occupant in imminent fear of bodily injury; (iii) the accused committed a first or second-degree crime during the course of obtaining control of the vehicle (e.g. committed an aggravated assault on a rescuer); or (iv) the defendant took the car while occupants remain in the vehicle. It is important to note that in accordance with State v. Matarama grabbing someone’s keys or attempting to pull off a carjacking will suffice under N.J.S.A. 2C:15-2.

What is the bail for carjacking in New Jersey?

Although the recommended bail range is between $100,000 and $250,000, it is common for the initial bail set in a carjacking case to be higher. A ten (10) percent rider is also prohibited. A properly presented bail motion has proven to be a great weapon for our lawyers in reducing excessive bails and bail restrictions on carjacking charges that are often initially set. The recommended bail range under the NJ Bail Guide is $100,000 to $250,000, and there is no provision for a 10% posting.

How long can you go to jail for carjacking?

Carjacking is a first-degree charge that subjects an individual to a possible jail term of between 10 and 30 years in prison. Additionally, the No Early Release Act (“NERA”) applies and therefore an individual must serve 85% of any sentence imposed under section 2C:15-2 before they are eligible for parole.

How to contact Spector and Kopec?

Spector & Kopec can be reached toll free at 1-800-299-4878.

How many trial verdicts did Frank and Mark get?

They have tried multi-month trials resulting in 8-figure and 9-figure verdicts. Frank and Mark also are Certified Mediators. They mediate all types of civil litigation, and regularly mediate cases on assignment by the Circuit Courts, or when chosen directly by the parties.