New Jersey Criminal Law
What Is Required for Police to Conduct A Motor Vehicle Stop and A K-9 Sniff?
State v. Barley Appellate Docket No.: A-2334-19 Decided April 19, 2021 Submitted by New Jersey Criminal Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. In a recent unpublished opinion, the Appellate Division of New Jersey reviewed whether a canine sniff unreasonably delayed a traffic stop, leading to a conviction of an unlawful possession of a firearm. In State v. Barley, Police…
Read MoreIn Order for Search and Seizure, Officers Need Probable Cause Through A Warrant or Circumstances That Would Ordinarily Permit Officers to Get A Warrant
State v. Weaver Appellate Docket No.: A-4582-18 Decided April 6, 2021 Submitted by New Jersey Criminal Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. In a recent unpublished opinion, the Appellate Division of New Jersey reviewed a police search of a home that lead to finding firearms under a mattress without a warrant and in search of the defendant who…
Read MoreLawyers Who Include Clients on Group Emails and Opposing Lawyers Who “Reply All”
Submitted by New Jersey Criminal Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark.
Read MoreMegan‘s Law Risk Assessment Scale and Attorney General Guideline Report
Submitted by New Jersey Criminal Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark.
Read MoreBe 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
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 In a recent unpublished opinion, the Appellate Division of New Jersey reviewed a defendant’s motion to suppress after an anonymous tip provided that individuals were congregating and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…
Read MoreProsecutor Misconduct During A Trial Can Deny A Defendant A Right to A Fair Trial – Make Sure Your Attorney Recognizes It!
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,…
Read MoreCourt Eyes Restart of New Jersey In-Person Jury Trials: What Lawyers Need to Know | New Jersey Law Journal
Submitted by New Jersey Criminal Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. Originally published here by the New Jersey Law Journal.
Read MoreJurisdiction When Real Estate Fraud Occurs Outside of New Jersey But the Property is Located In New Jersey
State v. Zhou Appellate Docket No.: A-1151-19 Decided February 23, 2021 Submitted by New Jersey Criminal Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. In an unpublished opinion, the Appellate Division of New Jersey reviewed whether a denial of a motion to dismiss the indictment for lack of jurisdiction was appropriate when the defendant’s actions were conducted entirely out of the…
Read MoreOnly If the Court Finds That the Prosecutor Abused His or Her Discretion Will a Trial Court or Appellate Division Overturn a PTI Denial
State v. Sorokach Appellate Docket No.: A-2868-18 Decided February 22, 2021 Submitted by New Jersey Criminal Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. In an unpublished opinion, the Appellate Division of New Jersey reviewed whether a denial for PTI was appropriate for a defendant attempting to lure an underage girl for sexual intercourse. In State v. Sorokach, defendant posted advertisements…
Read MoreSUPREME COURT OF NEW JERSEY ISSUES ITS TENTH COVID-19 OMNIBUS ORDER
February 17, 2021 Submitted by New Jersey Criminal Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. The Supreme Court of New Jersey has issued its tenth Omnibus Order in light of COVID-19. The Order essentially covers excludable time for incarcerated defendants as well as continue provisions from previous Orders. The Tenth Omnibus Order provides for the following excludable time: For those…
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