Can Police Always Ask to Search My Vehicle?

May 23, 2017 |

Submitted by New Jersey Drug Crime Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark New Jersey’s Appellate Division recently decided a case regarding whether the Police Always Ask to Search My Vehicle.  The defendant was driving just before midnight when two officers in an unmarked vehicle observed the defendant switch lanes without signaling and he also had a faulty brake…

Truck crash, fuel spills closes road near NJ Turnpike

May 22, 2017 |

Submitted by New Jersey Truck Crash Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark NJ Advance Media for NJ.com SOUTH BRUNSWICK — A tractor-trailer crash and fuel spill has closed a busy road near the New Jersey Turnpike in Middlesex County, and is expected to cause backups on Monday afternoon. The truck and a car collided at 1:13 p.m. on Ridge Road…

New Jersey adopts Federal Test for Double Jeopardy

May 18, 2017 |

Submitted by New Jersey Drug Crime Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark New Jersey’s Supreme Court has recently adopted the same test used at the federal level for protection against double jeopardy.  In the case, the defendant was arrested for selling marijuana to an undercover police officer.  The defendant was charged with possession of marijuana with intent to…

Can I Lose My Personal Injury Case Because My Expert is Not Available?

May 17, 2017 |

Submitted by New Jersey Personal Injury Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. The New Jersey Appellate Division recently decided a case involving a plaintiff injured in a motor vehicle accident.  The plaintiff alleged the defendant’s negligence caused the accident and plaintiff’s injuries. In New Jersey, law suits are limited in motor vehicle accidents for recovery of non-economic damages…

What Evidence am I Entitled to When Fighting Pretrial Detention?

May 17, 2017 |

Submitted by New Jersey Criminal Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. The Supreme Court of New Jersey has recently clarified what evidence the State has to provide when arguing for a defendant to be detained before trial.  The new Criminal Justice Reform Act effective January 1, 2017, allows for pretrial detention of defendants who present a serious risk…

Crews Rescue Driver Trapped by Dumped Stones on New Jersey Roadway

May 17, 2017 |

Submitted by New Jersey Dump Truck Crash Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. Police in New Jersey found a driver pinned under a load of stone Monday afternoon so emergency crews worked to free the woman stuck behind the wheel. Manchester Township police released photos of the wreck that left three people with non-life-threatening injuries. Originally published here…

New Jersey Recognizes the Passage of Abigail’s Law (Learn More, Video)

May 16, 2017 |

Submitted by New Jersey School Bus Crash Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. Acting Governor Kim Guadagno has recognized the passing of Abigail’s Law, in South Plainfield. The new law will require that all subsequently manufactured school buses in New Jersey must be equipped with front and rear motion sensors to determine the presence of persons or objects passing…

7-car crash on Garden State Parkway injures 4, jams southbound traffic

May 15, 2017 |

Submitted by New Jersey Motor Vehicle Crash Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. IRVINGTON — A seven-vehicle collision on the Garden State Parkway in Essex County tied up traffic in the area Friday afternoon, authorities said. An accident on the southbound Garden State Parkway slowed traffic on Friday afternoon, State Police said.nj511.org The collision took place in the southbound lanes…

Tractor-trailer flips onto its side on I-78 ramp in N.J.

May 4, 2017 |

Submitted by New Jersey Tractor-Trailer Crash Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark BLOOMSBURY – A tractor-trailer ended up on its side as it was traveling along the exit 7 on-ramp to westbound Interstate 78 on Wednesday evening. The accident, reported at 8:20 p.m., happened on the ramp that connects Route 173 with Interstate 78. There is a travel…

Medical License revoked after 3rd criminal sexual contact

May 3, 2017 |

In the matter of the suspension/revocation  of the medical license of Leonard Joachim, MD Submitted by New Jersey Medical License Defense Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. The issue in this case is the final revocation of the physician’s license after he was provided two prior probationary periods, significant restrictions on his medical license, significant prior fines and…