Latest discussion of a defendant’s ability to withdraw Guilty Plea

November 3, 2016 |

Submitted by New Jersey Criminal Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark State v. Diaz.   November 2, 2016 Several years ago the New Jersey Supreme court established a significantly greater burden when a defendant wants to withdraw his/her former guilty plea.  Trial courts were required to advise defendants at the time of their plea that once the plea…

Truck drivers are getting America’s biggest pay raises

November 2, 2016 |

Submitted by New Jersey Truck Accident Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark Truckers are hitting the pedal on their paychecks. Truck drivers’ wages grew 7.8% in October, compared to a year ago — the biggest jump among 60 common professions analyzed by Glassdoor.com, a job-search website. It’s also far better than the overall wage growth for all jobs…

Eagles player charged for pot, gun after traffic stop

November 2, 2016 |

Submitted by New Jersey Criminal Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. By JOSH CORNFIELD Associated Press A Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver was charged Tuesday with possession of a 9 mm handgun without a permit and having a small amount of marijuana after he was pulled over for speeding, according to a court complaint. Josh Huff was pulled over…

1 dead after Upper Freehold crash

November 1, 2016 |

Submitted by New Jersey Truck Accident Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark UPPER FREEHOLD – A Millstone man was killed after crashing a pickup truck into a tree Friday night, police said. The crash happened shortly before midnight on Emley’s Hill Road near Long Acre Drive, according to the New Jersey State Police. Trooper Alejandro Goez said that…

Slip and Fall Dismissal Due To Net Opinion | Anderocci v. Coach Inc.

October 28, 2016 |

Submitted by New Jersey Personal Injury Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. Plaintiffs’ case becomes another slip and fall dismissal due to their expert’s net opinion and no facts specifically identifying the hazardous condition on defendant’s property. Anderocci v. Coach Inc. In this case plaintiffs went to the Coach store located in the Short Hills Mall.  While reaching…

New Jersey Worker’s Compensation Prioritizes Motions Requesting Medical Benefits not Provided by the Insurance Company

October 28, 2016 |

Submitted by New Jersey Workers Compensation Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. On October 21, 2016 the New Jersey Worker’s Compensation director and chief judge issued a memo advising that the Rules pertaining to the motions for medical and temporary disability benefits SHALL be strictly enforced. Although these Rules had been in effect since 2002 they were seldom…

Route 1 closed by jackknifed truck carrying boat

October 27, 2016 |

Submitted by New Jersey Truck Crash Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark SOUTH BRUNSWICK — A truck with a trailer hauling a boat jackknifed approaching an intersection and had a major impact on traffic on Route 1 Thursday morning. South Brunswick Police spokesman Capt. James Ryan said Route 1 southbound was closed at the water tower at Sand…

New Jersey DWI – Municipal Court Appeal

October 26, 2016 |

State v. Rogers October 25, 2016 Issues: What is the Law Division’s job when reviewing a municipal court trial court’s finding of guilt in a DWI case? Submitted by New Jersey DWI Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. In this case, defendant appealed from the order of the law division “denying” his appeal of conviction in the municipal…

Car collides with NJ Transit bus in Newark; 13 hurt

October 25, 2016 |

Submitted by New Jersey Bus Crash Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. NEWARK, New Jersey (WABC) — A car collided with a NJ Transit bus in Newark Monday morning, leaving 13 people injured. The bus was heading eastbound on West Market Street when the car, a silver 1996 Honda Accord, turned in front of it from Dr. Martin…

Police Testimony Identifying Defendant in Video Ruled Improper

October 25, 2016 |

Submitted by New Jersey Criminal Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark This is a further affirmation by the Appellate Division that limits the police from using out of court identifications and hearsay information/testimony to bring evidence before a jury in a prejudicial manner.  In this case, State of New Jersey vs. Cooper, the appellate division disapproved of the…