Defendants Must Be Aware of The Dangerous Condition or They Most Likely Will Not Be Held Liable for A Slip and Fall Injury

March 18, 2021 |

Donatucci v. Altanticare Health Services Docket No.: A-1894-19 Decided March 17, 2021 Submitted by New Jersey Personal Injury Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. In a recent unpublished decision, the Appellate Division reversed the trial court’s dismissal of plaintiff’s complaint when he slipped and fell on a broken piece of sidewalk outside the facility and an employee had mentioned…

In Order for A Claim to Be Compensable, It Must Arise Out of The Scope of Employment

March 17, 2021 |

Pilone v. County of Middlesex Docket No. A-1676-19 Decided March 15, 2021 Submitted by New Jersey Workers’ Compensation Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. In a recent unpublished decision, the New Jersey Appellate Division reviewed whether an injury that occurred while a prosecutor was traveling a frequently traveled path for work to discuss a case at the donut shop…

Does Conduct Involving Parenting Time Disputes Constitute Harassment Under the Domestic Violence Statute?

March 17, 2021 |

C.C. v. I.C. Docket No. A-0771-19 Decided March 16, 2021 Submitted by New Jersey Domestic Violence Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. In a recent unpublished decision the Appellate Division of New Jersey reviewed whether defendant’s conduct towards plaintiff involving parenting time disputes constituted harassment under the domestic violence statute, warranting a Final Restraining Order (FRO). In C.C., The…

Megan‘s Law Risk Assessment Scale and Attorney General Guideline Report

March 16, 2021 |

Submitted by New Jersey Criminal Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark.

How the American Rescue Plan helps you and New Jersey

March 14, 2021 |

March 13, 2021 Dear New Jerseyan, This past week, President Biden signed into law the American Rescue Plan, delivering on his and Congressional Democrats’ promise to provide COVID-19 relief to the American people. I supported this bold legislation because it provides an urgent and historic investment in the health and financial stability of millions of…

Be Sure to Understand the Different Levels of Information Officers Need When Investigating to Be Able to Properly Make an Arrest and Charge Someone with a Crime

March 12, 2021 |

State v. Gaddy Appellate Docket No.: A-3046-18 Decided March 11, 2021 Submitted by New Jersey Criminal Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. In a recent unpublished opinion, the Appellate Division of New Jersey reviewed a defendant’s motion to suppress after an anonymous tip provided that individuals were congregating and “engaging in disorderly activity” leading to defendant being charged with…

Prosecutor Misconduct During A Trial Can Deny A Defendant A Right to A Fair Trial – Make Sure Your Attorney Recognizes It!

March 11, 2021 |

State v. Garcia Docket No.: A-47-19 Decided March 10, 2021 Submitted by New Jersey Criminal Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. In a opinion, the Supreme Court of New Jersey reviewed whether a under the plain error doctrine, defendant was denied a fair trial when a video depicting defendant’s family members speaking with police was excluded from evidence and,…

Understand the Different Levels of Information Officers Need when Investigating to Properly Make an Arrest

March 10, 2021 |

State v. Ruffin Appellate Docket No.: A-3979-18 Decided March 8, 2021 Submitted by New Jersey DWI Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. In a recent unpublished opinion, the Appellate Division of New Jersey reviewed a Controlled Dangerous Substance (CDS) Driving Under the Influence (DUI) after police found a man hunched over in his car on the side of the…

Court Eyes Restart of New Jersey In-Person Jury Trials: What Lawyers Need to Know | New Jersey Law Journal

March 9, 2021 |

Submitted by New Jersey Criminal Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. Originally published here by the New Jersey Law Journal.

Does Driving A Car While the Owner Is Away Allow for Liability Coverage After an Accident?

March 5, 2021 |

Rodnea Coleman v. Sheavonra Adderley, et al. Docket No.: A-2104-18 Decided March 4, 2021 Submitted by New Jersey Personal Injury Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. In a recent unpublished decision, the Appellate Division reversed the trial court on the issue of whether someone driving a car that was left at their house while the owner was away constituted…