Changes pending. The States of Jersey has reviewed the laws to control work and housing in Jersey and has drafted a new law, the Control of Housing and Work (Jersey) Law, intended to simplify the regulations. The draft law is pending Privy Council sanction and is expected to come into effect in 2012.
Aggravated kidnapping...also a felony...carries a sentence of five years to life, depending on the facts of the case.4 And because kidnapping is a strike under California's three strikes law, you must serve at least 85% of your sentence before you are eligible for release.
For cases involving more valuable stolen property, specifically property whose value exceeds the limit discussed above, an individual may face charges of grand theft, which is a felony. Felony charges are more serious and typically result in fines, restitution, and jail time. Other categories of theft, such as grand theft auto, may also have separate laws which apply with specific charges and heightened penalties. Additional Factors