NJ Court Reverses Dismissal of Unlawful Handgun Charge, Remands Case

October 23, 2024 |

State of New Jersey v. Damian Emanuel Docket No. A-2274-23 Decided October 17, 2024 Submitted by New Jersey Criminal Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark In a recent unpublished opinion, the Appellate Court of New Jersey decided the State’s appeal from a Law Division order granting defendant’s motion to dismiss count two of a three-count Hudson County indictment, charging…

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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…

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Jersey City becomes first in state to decriminalize marijuana

December 10, 2018 |

Submitted by New Jersey Drug Crime Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. Jake Hudnut is the new municipal prosecutor in Jersey City. He and the man who appointed him, Mayor Steve Fulop, have decided to get out in front of the marijuana debate. Effective Thursday, they are decriminalizing it, allowing possession of small amounts and discreet use. “We…

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I Just Received a Huge Settlement – Why Do I Have to Pay Huge Taxes?

January 10, 2017 |

Submitted by New Jersey Civil Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. The law is complicated. Tax law is even more complicated.  Combine the two and you can find yourself in a real mess.  When you receive a settlement, there can be numerous tax consequences that follow.  In order to navigate towards the best situation possible, you are going…

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I Just Witnessed A Horrific Accident – Can I Sue for Emotional Damages?

January 10, 2017 |

Submitted by New Jersey Civil Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark               In New Jersey, if you claim emotional damages because of someone else’s negligence caused you harm, all that needs to be proven is: 1) Defendant owed a duty of reasonable care to you 2) Defendant breached that duty 3) You suffered severe emotional distress; and 4)…

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At least 14 killed during N.J.’s wild and deadly Memorial Day weekend

June 1, 2016 |

Submitted by New Jersey Criminal Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark Emergency responders and emergency rooms all over New Jersey were busy this holiday weekend following a spate of shootings, car crashes, falls and people being hit by vehicles. At least 13 people were killed from Friday night through Monday and dozens of others hurt in incidents ranging from…

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Two Students Injured In Southern Regional School Bus Accident

May 30, 2015 |

Bus collided with a pickup truck at the intersection of East Bay Avenue and Hilliard Boulevard Submitted by New Jersey Bus Accident Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark Two Southern Regional High School students were injured Friday afternoon when their school bus struck a Ford pickup truck at the intersection of East Bay Avenue and Hilliard Boulevard, Capt.…

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N.J. traffic roundup: Areas to avoid on your Memorial Day drive

May 26, 2015 |

New Jersey Vehicle Accident News – submitted by Jeffrey Hark, motor vehicle accident attorney. JERSEY CITY—The drive to Memorial Day festivities seems to be relatively clear as of Monday morning, with a few exceptions. New Jersey State Police Sgt. First Class Gregory Williams told NJ Advance Media just before 8:30 a.m. that there were no…

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