State of New Jersey v. Odeanne Lawes Docket No. A-0478-24 Decided April 2, 2025 Submitted by New Jersey Criminal Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark In a recent unpublished opinion, the Appellate Court of New Jersey decided the State’s interlocutory appeal from an order suppressing evidence of a controlled dangerous substance (CDS) seized by law enforcement pursuant to defendant’s…
Submitted by New Jersey Sex Crime Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark In New Jersey, the law that criminalizes the non-consensual sharing of intimate images (often referred to as “revenge porn”) is primarily found under N.J.S.A. 2C:14-9, which is part of the criminal invasion of privacy statute. Key elements of the New Jersey revenge porn statute (2C:14-9): Criminalization of…
T.S. v. D.K. Docket No. A-1362-23 Decided May 30, 2025 Submitted by New Jersey Family Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. The Appellate Division of New Jersey in a recent unpublished decision affirmed a trial court’s decision to reimburse mother for half of educational and medical expenses for the parties’ daughter. In T.S. v. D.K., In 2015, the parties…
M.A. v. J.H.M. Docket No. A-1-24 Decided May 27, 2025 Submitted by New Jersey Criminal Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark In a recent decision the Supreme Court of New Jersey reversed a Final Restraining Order (FRO) decision, finding that the 5th amendment does not apply blanket immunity to a defendant in restraining order hearings. In M.A. v. J.H.M.,…
In the Matter of Registrant J.W. Docket No. A-2938-23 Decided April 23, 2025 Submitted by New Jersey Sex Crime Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark In a recent unpublished opinion, the Appellate Court of New Jersey decided registrant, J.W.’s, appeal from a trial court order denying his motion for a downward departure from his Tier Three high risk offender…
State v. Tarrance Sapp Docket No. A-0025-23 Decided April 15, 2025 Submitted by New Jersey Criminal Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark In a recent unpublished opinion, the Appellate Court of New Jersey decided defendant’s appeal from his judgment of conviction, specifically challenging the denial of his motion to suppress a gun that police seized from his waistband in…
N.T. v. C.T. Docket No. A-2940-21 Decided December 27, 2024 Submitted by New Jersey Divorce Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. In a recent unpublished decision the Appellate Division of New Jersey affirmed the modification of the parties’ Marital Settlement Agreement (MSA) that the parties would attend mediation for any disputes and suspension of father’s parenting time. In N.T.…
Submitted by New Jersey DWI Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. The text amends R.S.39:4-50, outlining penalties for driving under the influence (DUI) in New Jersey. Key points include: First Offense: Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) 0.08% to 0.10%: Fine of $250-$400, 12-48 hours detainment, possible 30-day imprisonment, and ignition interlock device installation. BAC 0.10% or higher: Fine of $300-$500,…
State of New Jersey v. Ahjhir Jones Docket No. A-1648-23 Decided March 20, 2025 Submitted by New Jersey Criminal Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark In a recent published opinion, the Appellate Court of New Jersey decided the State’s interlocutory appeal to resolve an issue of statutory interpretation involving a provision of N.J.S.A. 2C:35-14, which addresses the admission criteria…
Submitted by New Jersey Criminal Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark COCOUNSEL Identify and outline the video evidence issues and the prosecutor’s improper comment why video evidence is important in New Jersey courts today. Files: State v. Reciofigueroa Result: Video Evidence Issues Facts: On July 6, 2019, C.R. was shot and killed on a street in Elizabeth.1 A jury…