In re Helmer: Supreme Court shines spotlight on attorney ethics in criminal practice

March 20, 2019 |

Submitted by New Jersey Criminal Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. In re Helmer: Supreme Court shines spotlight on attorney ethics in criminal practice Chief Justice Rabner delivered the opinion of the Court in In re Helmer, __ N.J. __, on March 6, 2019, shining a spotlight on ethical challenges facing prosecutors and defense attorneys in modern criminal…

Motor Vehicle Stop Based on a Mobile Data Computer

March 20, 2019 |

State v. Zamor New Jersey Appellate Division Monmouth County Decided March 18, 2019 Submitted by New Jersey Criminal Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. So there’s several aspect of this cage which are really important to understand. Initially he must be noted that the police effectuated the motor vehicle stop based on a mobile data computer available to…

Why was my personal injury case dismissed by the judge ?

March 19, 2019 |

Submitted by New Jersey Personal Injury Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. Role v. Thaker, N.J. Super. App. Div. Decided March 18, 2019.   In this personal injury matter plaintiff’s case was dismissed by the court when plaintiff failed to produce cop and incredible medical evidence to support his claim that his knee injuries were caused only related to…

Marijuana bills advance amid opponents’ doomsday rhetoric

March 19, 2019 |

Submitted by New Jersey Drug Crime Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. TRENTON — After six hours of delays and hand-wringing, committees in both houses of the state Legislature on Monday advanced bills to legalize recreational cannabis and clear the records of those with marijuana-related convictions, setting up possible floor votes for next week. Legislative staff were still…

The Effect of Cannabis on the New Jersey Workplace

March 18, 2019 |

The ever-changing landscape of cannabis law at the state level requires employers to be cognizant of their policies and practices to ensure up-to-date compliance. By Randi W. Kochman, Marissa A. Mastroianni and Arnold P. Picinich Submitted by New Jersey Drug Crime Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark While the recent expansion of cannabis laws will certainly affect society as…

Permanency… What is it in the context of a New Jersey Workers Compensation Case?

March 18, 2019 |

Submitted by New Jersey Workers Compensation Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. Today I’m going to discuss one of the three statutory entitlements provided employees in New Jersey’s Worker’s Compensation statute.  When people ask me what is the benefit of filing a Worker’s Compensation claim I explain to them in a very simple way. New Jersey’s Worker’s Compensation…

My house was searched without a warrant and without any emergency circumstances!! How can the police do this?

March 16, 2019 |

STATE OF NEW JERSEY, IN THE INTEREST OF E.J., NEW JERSEY APPELLATE DIVISION  Decided March 15, 2019 Submitted by New Jersey Criminal Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. Summary: This case arises out of Defendant EJ’s Motion to Suppress evidence found by the police when they were given consent to enter a home by  third person. The defendant in this…

Murphy, Sweeney, Coughlin reach deal on marijuana legalization

March 14, 2019 |

Submitted by New Jersey Drug Crime Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. Gov. Phil Murphy and legislative leaders have reached a broad agreement on a bill to legalize recreational marijuana in New Jersey, according to four sources familiar with the negotiations. “The consensus on the broad strokes is relatively fresh, so the details are still being worked out,”…

The police never told me what I was being charged with before or after I gave a statement, is this allowed?

March 13, 2019 |

I did not know what I was being charged with when the police read me my Miranda rights. The police never told me what I was being charged with before or after I gave a statement, is this allowed? Submitted by New Jersey Criminal Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. One of the bedrock constitutional rights we have…

Obstruction of Justice conduct, Community – Caretaking job of the police and their intersection on a domestic violence call be the police

March 13, 2019 |

State v. Andrew J. Fede Decided March 12, 2019 Submitted by New Jersey Criminal Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. In this appeal, the New Jersey Supreme Court reversed the appellate division decision and addresses head on whether defendant Andrew J. Fede violated the criminal obstruction of the administration of justice statute, N.J.S.A. 2C:29-1(a), when he refused to…