Judges Undertaking Remote Domestic Violence Trials Are Faced with Challenges in Conducting These Adequately

May 13, 2021 |

D.M.R. v. M.K.G. Docket No. A-4085-19 Decided May 11, 2021 Submitted by New Jersey Family Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. In a recent published decision the Appellate Division of New Jersey reversed a trial court entry of a Final Restraining Order (FRO) after the trial judge conducted a video conference hearing, did not allow defendant adequate time between…

Does a Parent Hosting a Birthday Party Have Authority to Sign a Waiver on Behalf of Other Parents?

May 13, 2021 |

Gayles v. Sky Zone Docket No. A-3519-19 Decided May 12, 2021 Submitted by New Jersey Personal Injury Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. In a recent published decision the Appellate Division reviewed whether a parent hosting a party at Sky Zone had apparent authority to sign a waiver on behalf of other parents dropping off their children for the…

Review Whether Child Sexual Abuse Accommodation Syndrome (CSAAS) Was Grounds for A New Trial

May 7, 2021 |

State v. S.G. Appellate Docket No.: A-5627-16 Decided May 6, 2021 Submitted by New Jersey Sex Crime Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark In a recent unpublished opinion, the New Jersey Appellate Division reviewed whether scientific evidence of Child Sexual Abuse Accommodation Syndrome (CSAAS) presented for the conviction of defendant for sex crimes against children was grounds for a…

Parenting Time in NJ Is A Constitutional Right; Each Party Has Equal Rights to Have Relationships with Their Children

May 6, 2021 |

P.T. v. A.T. Docket No. A-1211-19 Decided May 5, 2021 Submitted by New Jersey Family Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. In a recent unpublished decision the Appellate Division overturned a trial court’s denial of defendant’s parenting time for four years, solely on the basis of an allegation that defendant viewed pornography in the presence of the child. In…

$117 million Verdict Overturned in Johnson and Johnson Talcum Powder Personal Injury Case

May 5, 2021 |

Lanzo v. Johnson & Johnson Docket No.: A-5711-17 Decided April 28, 2021 Submitted by New Jersey Personal Injury Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. In a recent published decision, the Appellate Division overturned a jury verdict in the amount of $117 million, remanding for a new trial, for discovery errors made by the judge in including certain unreliable expert…

Understand the Discretion Trial Courts Have for Final Determinations and Adjournment Requests

May 4, 2021 |

Thomas v. Thomas Docket No. A-1700-19 Decided May 3, 2021 Submitted by New Jersey Family Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. In a recent unpublished decision the Appellate Division reviewed a trial court’s decision to allow plaintiff’s attorney to be relieved at the day of trial in addition to alimony award of $39,160 per year and dividing of real…

Municipal Court Payment Plans – We Can help You!

May 3, 2021 |

Submitted by New Jersey Criminal Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark.

Violations of Temporary Restraining Orders (TRO) and Final Restraining Orders (FRO) Are Criminal Acts and Heard by A Family Judge

April 30, 2021 |

State v. D.O.P. Appellate Docket No.: A-1881-18 Decided April 28, 2021 Submitted by New Jersey Family Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. In a recent published opinion, the Appellate Division of New Jersey reviewed a trial court’s dismissal of a Final Restraining Order (FRO) contempt charge when defendant was seen outside of the victim’s home and ran when he…

Understanding the Different Requirements Officers Need at Various Levels of Searches

April 29, 2021 |

State v. Kee Decided April 26, 2021 Submitted by New Jersey Criminal Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. In an unpublished decision, the Appellate Division of New Jersey reviewed whether defendant was properly questioned and a witness was properly detained after a motor vehicle stop led to an investigation of a shooting, implicating the defendant. In State v. Kee,…

IN THE MATTER OF THE APPEAL OF DENIAL OF A FIREARMS PURCHASER IDENTIFICATION CARD AND PERMIT TO PURCHASE HANDGUNS FOR C.P.

April 28, 2021 |

Submitted by New Jersey Criminal Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. In an unpublished decision, the Appellate Division of New Jersey reviewed a denial of a firearms purchaser identification card (FPIC) and permit to purchase handguns (PPH) to a retired police officer. In C.P., On September 7, 2011, [C.P., then] a Lieutenant for the Old Bridge Police Department, arrived…