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J.W. Docket No. A-2938-23 Decided April 23, 2025 Submitted by New Jersey Sex Crime Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark In a recent unpublished opinion, the Appellate Court of New Jersey decided registrant, J.W.’s, appeal from a trial court order denying his motion for a downward departure from his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Sapp Docket No. A-0025-23 Decided April 15, 2025 Submitted by New Jersey Criminal Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark In a recent unpublished opinion, the Appellate Court of New Jersey decided defendant’s appeal from his judgment of conviction, specifically challenging the denial of his motion to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 In a recent unpublished decision the Appellate Division of New Jersey affirmed the modification of the parties’ Marital Settlement Agreement (MSA) that the parties would attend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…
Submitted by New Jersey DWI Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. COCOUNSEL Skill: Review Documents New Jersey Search and Seizure of drugs found in a vehicle after a MV stop for DWI traffic offense In New Jersey, probable cause issues and the scope of vehicle searches after a DWI stop are addressed as follows: Probable Cause for Arrest: Probable…
Submitted by New Jersey Criminal Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark COCOUNSEL Skill: Review Documents Result created: March 16, 2025 Prompt: Summarize the legal and factual issues related to the search warrant in the appellate division case. Files: state v. galloway 2-20-25.pdf Result: The appellate division case of “State v. Galloway” involves several legal and factual issues related to…
State of New Jersey v. Troy Smith Docket No. A-3796-23 Decided January 27, 2025 Submitted by New Jersey Criminal Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark In a recent unpublished opinion, the Appellate Court of New Jersey decided the State’s back-to-back appeals from a June 26, 2024 Law Division order granting defendant’s motion to suppress certain evidence seized after the…
State of New Jersey v. John Denofa Docket No. A-0281-22 Decided January 6, 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 a modified order entered on July 19, 2022, which denied his third petition for post-conviction relief (PCR) and a…