State v. Richardson: Possession of Heroin

September 1, 2019 |

State v. Richardson.  SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY APPELLATE DIVISION  Decided August 30, 2019 Submitted by New Jersey Drug Crime Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. I Procedural History : Defendant William Richardson was indicted by an Ocean County grand jury and charged with third degree possession of heroin, N.J.S.A. 2C:35- 10(a)(1), third degree conspiracy to possess heroin, N.J.S.A.…

An unavoidable car crash does not mean there was Negligence on behalf of one of the drivers…….. Experts are need to show more that an ‘accident’.

September 1, 2019 |

CIRILLO GONZALEZ,   v. HECTOR LOPEZ, & EVERLYNIA HUDSON, NEW JERSEY APPELLATE DIVISION Decided August 30, 2019 Submitted by New Jersey Vehicle Accident Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. Facts:  Plaintiff Cirillo Gonzalez appeals from the trial court’s grant of summary judgment to defendant, Hector Lopez, dismissing with prejudice his automobile negligence complaint. We affirm. Facts from the record, viewed in a light most favorable…

Can Not Give A ‘Knowing and Voluntary’ Statement Without Being Told That A Warrant Has Been Signed Against Them

September 1, 2019 |

NJ Appellate Division Rules a defendant can not give a ‘knowing and voluntary’ statement without being told that a summons or warrant has been signed against them in the 1st place!! Submitted by New Jersey Criminal Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. STATE OF NEW JERSEY, v. MICHAEL D. WHITE, Decided August 30, 2019  Gloucester County, Indictment No. 18-01-0079.…

Correction: New New Jersey DWI Law

August 27, 2019 |

**Correction** Submitted by New Jersey DWI Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. Attached here is what I am told was the final bill signed. (Not as previously reported) 1st offense DWI or Refusal – Suspension only until interlock installed unless over .15 then 4-6mo DL Suspension 2nd offense DWI or Refusal 1-2y Suspension 3rd offense DWI or Refusal…

Text of New DWI Sentence Law signed today

August 25, 2019 |

Newsflash Submitted by New Jersey DWI Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. Announcement August 24, 2019 New Jersey Governor Murphy signs modifications to N.J.S.A. 39:4-50 1st offense DWI penalties. The period of driving suspension for drunk driving in New Jersey have been substantially reduced for a first offender’s. However the new sentencing requirements at the use of the…

Muni-mail – Guv signs DWI reform law – ignition interlock for all first-time offenders

August 24, 2019 |

A package of DWI reforms (S824) was signed by Gov. Murphy today.  If you are convicted of DWI or refusal in New Jersey, you now must install an ignition interlock device – this includes first-time drunk-driving offenders.  The lengths of license suspensions will be reduced dramatically. First-time offenders with BAC of.. 0.08 to 0.10 – must install…

AG Grewal Issues First-In-The-Nation Statewide Directive to Enforce New Jersey’s “Extreme Risk” Gun Safety Law

August 21, 2019 |

Submitted by New Jersey Criminal Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. For Immediate Release: For Further Information: August 15, 2019 Office of The Attorney General – Gurbir S. Grewal, Attorney General Division of Criminal Justice – Veronica Allende, Director Media Inquiries– Peter Aseltine 609-292-4791 Citizen Inquiries– 609-984-5828 AG Grewal Issues First-In-The-Nation Statewide Directive to Enforce New Jersey’s “Extreme…

My Home is a castle—- Even if it is an abandoned row home that I do not own!

August 20, 2019 |

An expectation of privacy and “public access” to a common area of a boarded up row home. Submitted by New Jersey Criminal Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark State v. Williams    NJ Appellate Division August 19, 2019 Approved for Publication   Issue: The central issue in this appeal is whether a resident of a boarding or rooming house…

Obtaining a Restraining Order sting intimate Photos—— No predicate acts of Domestic Violence, Cyber Harassment and Sexually exploit photos

August 19, 2019 |

A.S.Y ., v. J.L., Defendant-Respondent. NOT FOR PUBLICATION WITHOUT THE APPROVAL OF THE APPELLATE DIVISION August 14, 2019 Submitted by Cyber Sex Crime Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. Procedural History:  Plaintiff A.S.Y. (Ann)1 appeals from the denial of her application for a final restraining order (FRO) against her former boyfriend, defendant J.L. (Joe), under the Prevention of Domestic Violence Act (PDVA), N.J.S.A.…

Appealing a DWI conviction, Be careful what you wish for!

August 18, 2019 |

Law division Convictions of higher DWI on appeal and overturns municipal court judge dismissal oxblood evidence “What is a knowing and Voluntary waiver?” STATE OF NEW JERSEY v. KEITH R. GREENWOOD Decided August 12, 2019 Defendant Keith Greenwood appeals from his conviction of driving while intoxicated (DWI), N.J.S.A. 39:4-50(a). We affirm. Submitted by New Jersey DWI Lawyer, Jeffrey…