APPELLATE DIVISION OF NEW JERSEY AFFIRMS DIVORCE AGREEMENT

July 1, 2025 |

LINDA HIRST v. JONATHAN HIRST Docket No. A-2848-23 Decided July 1, 2025 Submitted by New Jersey Divorce Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. In a recent unpublished decision the Appellate Division of New Jersey affirmed an agreement reached by the parties to a divorce. In Hirst v. Hirst, the parties were married in 2013 and had no children together. …

In the Matter of the Expungement of the Mental Health Record of T.B.

June 30, 2025 |

Docket No. A-1410-23 Decided June 25, 2025 In the Matter of the Expungement of the Mental Health Record of T.B. opinion Submitted by New Jersey Criminal Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark In a recent unpublished opinion, the Appellate Court of New Jersey decided appellant, T.B.’s, appeal from an order denying his motion to expunge mental health records prepared…

Drug Search Consent Ruling Reversed on Appeal in New Jersey Case

June 10, 2025 |

State of New Jersey v. Odeanne Lawes Docket No. A-0478-24 Decided April 2, 2025 Submitted by New Jersey Criminal Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark In a recent unpublished opinion, the Appellate Court of New Jersey decided the State’s interlocutory appeal from an order suppressing evidence of a controlled dangerous substance (CDS) seized by law enforcement pursuant to defendant’s…

Key elements of the New Jersey revenge porn statute (2C:14-9)

June 5, 2025 |

Submitted by New Jersey Sex Crime Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark In New Jersey, the law that criminalizes the non-consensual sharing of intimate images (often referred to as “revenge porn”) is primarily found under N.J.S.A. 2C:14-9, which is part of the criminal invasion of privacy statute. Key elements of the New Jersey revenge porn statute (2C:14-9): Criminalization of…

New Jersey Appellate Division Upholds Reimbursement of Educational and Medical Expenses for Parties’ Daughter

June 5, 2025 |

T.S. v. D.K. Docket No. A-1362-23 Decided May 30, 2025 Submitted by New Jersey Family Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. The Appellate Division of New Jersey in a recent unpublished decision affirmed a trial court’s decision to reimburse mother for half of educational and medical expenses for the parties’ daughter. In T.S. v. D.K., In 2015, the parties…

New Jersey Supreme Court Finds That Defendants in Restraining Order Court Do Not Have Blanket Immunity to Invoke The 5th Amendment Right to Remain Silent

May 29, 2025 |

M.A. v. J.H.M. Docket No. A-1-24 Decided May 27, 2025 Submitted by New Jersey Criminal Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark In a recent decision the Supreme Court of New Jersey reversed a Final Restraining Order (FRO) decision, finding that the 5th amendment does not apply blanket immunity to a defendant in restraining order hearings. In M.A. v. J.H.M.,…

NJ Court Upholds Tier Three Status for Megan’s Law Offender

April 25, 2025 |

In the Matter of Registrant J.W. Docket No. A-2938-23 Decided April 23, 2025 Submitted by New Jersey Sex Crime Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark In a recent unpublished opinion, the Appellate Court of New Jersey decided registrant, J.W.’s, appeal from a trial court order denying his motion for a downward departure from his Tier Three high risk offender…

NJ Court Affirms Gun Seizure After Suspicious Traffic Stop

April 23, 2025 |

State v. Tarrance Sapp Docket No. A-0025-23 Decided April 15, 2025 Submitted by New Jersey Criminal Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark In a recent unpublished opinion, the Appellate Court of New Jersey decided defendant’s appeal from his judgment of conviction, specifically challenging the denial of his motion to suppress a gun that police seized from his waistband in…

Appellate Division Of New Jersey Affirms Change of Marital Settlement Agreement and Suspension of Father’s Parenting Time

April 21, 2025 |

N.T. v. C.T. Docket No. A-2940-21 Decided December 27, 2024 Submitted by New Jersey Divorce Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. In a recent unpublished decision the Appellate Division of New Jersey affirmed the modification of the parties’ Marital Settlement Agreement (MSA) that the parties would attend mediation for any disputes and suspension of father’s parenting time. In N.T.…

NJ Amendments to NJ DWI Statute

April 7, 2025 |

Submitted by New Jersey DWI Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. The text amends R.S.39:4-50, outlining penalties for driving under the influence (DUI) in New Jersey. Key points include: First Offense: Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) 0.08% to 0.10%: Fine of $250-$400, 12-48 hours detainment, possible 30-day imprisonment, and ignition interlock device installation. BAC 0.10% or higher: Fine of $300-$500,…