AAA report shows drugged driving deaths are on the rise in NJ

August 17, 2018 |

Submitted by New Jersey DWI Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. Driving under the influence of drugs has increased significantly over the last decade in New Jersey.In 2015 and 2016, more drivers killed tested positive for drugs than alcohol. That hasn’t happened since 2007, according to a AAA Northeast report. “In New Jersey in 2016, 103 fatally injured…

Man accused of stealing pension money from deceased police officer’s kids

August 17, 2018 |

Submitted by New Jersey Criminal Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark A 58-year-old New Jersey man stole more than $22,000 in pension money intended for the children of a police officer who died in 2012, authorities said. Mark Johnson (Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office) Mark Johnson, of Egg Harbor Township, took six pension checks and deposited them into accounts…

CORRECTIONS OFFICER, INMATE AND INMATE’S GIRLFRIEND CHARGED WITH DRUG DISTRIBUTION – AUGUST 16, 2018

August 16, 2018 |

Submitted by New Jersey Criminal Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. On Wednesday, August 15, 2018, Officer Edwin Berrios, Jr. was found to be in possession of illegal drugs when he attempted to enter the Camden County Correctional Facility to begin his shift as a correction officer.   A search of Berrios, 22, of Pennsauken, prior to entering the…

Endangering the Welfare of a Minor/Child —- New Jersey Supreme Court Decision

August 12, 2018 |

Submitted by New Jersey Criminal Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. Have you been charged with endangering of a child? Was the child in an immediate risk of danger? Was the child around illegal substances, pills, or poor weather conditions? Were you under the influence around them? How old were the kids? Were they permanently affected from this…

Slip and Fall— Snow and Ice—- who is responsible for the repair and as a result the defective condition on the land

August 10, 2018 |

Susan P. Harris v. Jerry and Carol Lawrence and Ocean Vista Condominium Association and Surf Site Management, LLC v. A&N Snow Removal LLC Submitted by New Jersey Personal Injury Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. In December 2013, plaintiff, Susan Harris was injured when she slipped and fell on ice that had been formed on a sidewalk located…

Hector Serulle v. Dario, Yacker,

August 9, 2018 |

Submitted by New Jersey Personal Injury Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. In October 2009, Serulle allegedly tripped and fell on a sidewalk abutting private home owned by Adrian Sosa. Serulle alleged he tripped on loose stone on top of the side walk. Serulle also claimed he tripped because of the height differential caused by a tree root…

Fatima Marroquin v. Salvador Espinoza and Jose Ramon Espinoza

August 3, 2018 |

Submitted by New Jersey Sip and Fall Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark On Sunday November 29, 2014, plaintiff Marroquin went shopping with her Aunt around 11 a.m. They left from the back of the house to access the driveway. Plaintiff had no difficulty walking to the car in the driveway. Upon return, plaintiff parked in the front…

New Jersey Supreme court announces Daubert factors in determining the admissibility of an expert

August 2, 2018 |

Are there experts in your case? What is their area of expertise? Have their theories and opinions been tied to the facts and medical records of the case?? Submitted by New Jersey Criminal Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. New Jersey Supreme court announces Daubert factors to be used by the trial courts as  the ‘gate keepers’ in…

The State of New Jersey in the Interest of Z.M., a Juvenile

August 1, 2018 |

Submitted by New Jersey Criminal Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. Full case can be found here: The State of New Jersey in the Interest of Z.M., a Juvenile On January 2, 2017, at approximately 11:00 p.m , plaintiff Z.M.’s father went to the Vernon Township police, concerned about his son’s well being. Z.M. did not currently live…

Have you been tricked/coerced into having intercourse/sex with your husband or spouse against your wishes while you are currently married

July 30, 2018 |

Do you believe this is domestic violence? Can you win with these charges in court to get a temporary restraining order? What does it mean in a trial that the plaintiff must bear his/her burden of proof by a preponderance of the evidence? V.M. v. A.M. Submitted by New Jersey Domestic Violence Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark.…