Motorcyclist dies in Route 80 crash in Roxbury

June 26, 2017 |

Submitted by New Jersey Motor Vehicle Accident Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. Disturbing testimony from two former girlfriends was heard in state Superior Court during a pretrial hearing for Maurice Pearson, accused of murdering one of the woman’s 3-year-old son. IPHONE VIDEO BY WILLIAM WESTHOVEN JUNE 22, 2017 William Westhoven A motorcyclist died Sunday from injuries sustained…

How Did My Employer Know I was Lying about Where I Drove?

June 22, 2017 |

Longstreet v. County of Mercer, (App.Div. June 20, 2017) (8pp.) Submitted by New Jersey Workers Compensation Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. Modern technology has vastly improved safety technology in vehicles.  This includes the use of GPS.  Employers can now track a company vehicle’s movements, when it stops, how long it rests, and anywhere it goes.  This vehicle-tracking…

Are Your Indictments Specific Enough to be Distinguished?

June 22, 2017 |

14-2-3514 State v. D.C., N.J. Super. App. Div. (per curiam) (14 pp.) Submitted by New Jersey Sex Crime Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. Indictments and subsequent verdict sheets have to be specific enough to differentiate the defendant’s conduct as to each separate count.  If the jury cannot differentiate the defendant’s conduct as to the separate counts because…

Why Did My Expert’s Opinion Cause My Case to Be Dismissed?

June 22, 2017 |

31-2-3476 DiGiovanni v. Saker Shop Rites, Inc., N.J. Super. App. Div. (per curiam) (21 pp.) Submitted by New Jersey Personal Injury Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. Experts are used quite often in both civil and criminal cases.  When scientific, technical, or other specialized knowledge falls outside the common knowledge of an average juror or even judge, an…

Why Can’t I Sue My Employer If I am Injured at Work?

June 22, 2017 |

31-2-3477 Innarella v. Wedgewood Condominium Association, Inc. , N.J. Super. App. Div. (per curiam) (11 pp.) Submitted by New Jersey Workers Comp Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. Most workplace accidents are covered by Worker’s Compensation.  This statutory scheme forbids injured employees from suing their employers and in return, they are guaranteed certain payment without having to bring…

Did Your Megan’s Law Officer Prevent You From Accessing Social Media?

June 22, 2017 |

15-1194 Packingham v. North Carolina, U.S. (June 19, 2017) (24pp.) Submitted by New Jersey Sex Crime Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. The Supreme Court has just struck down a North Carolina law preventing sex offenders from accessing social media sites.  The North Carolina law made it a felony for a registered sex offender to “access a commercial…

AVVO Lawyer Referral Program

June 22, 2017 |

Submitted by New Jersey Attorney, Jeffrey Hark. AVVO lawyer referral program found to violate New Jersey Rules of Professional Conduct because AVVO is not a registered Legal Services Group. AVVO advertising is legal and acceptable however AVVO cannot hold ‘marketing’ part of legal fee once the attorney has been hired! Read my attorney reviews and…

At Trial, Prosecution Cannot Question a Defendant’s Right to Silence

June 20, 2017 |

14-2-3453 State v. Irizarry, N.J. Super. App. Div. (per curiam) (29 pp.) Published by New Jersey Criminal Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. A defendant’s right to remain silent during a police interrogation is an integral part of our criminal justice system, granted by our Fifth Amendment to the United States Constitution. This right gives protection for a…

Do Gym Waivers Actually Mean Anything?

June 20, 2017 |

31-2-3451 Torres v. Krank, LLC, N.J. Super. App. Div. (per curiam) (9 pp.) Submitted by New Jersey Personal Injury Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. At some point, everyone has signed some kind of waiver and release form.  Often times these forms are used at gyms, recreational associations, etc. These waivers can be enforced if the right language…

New Expungement Rules Became Effective June 1, 2016

June 16, 2017 |

Submitted by New Jersey Criminal Defense Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark The New Jersey legislature has authorized a modified and accelerated expungement procedure for all municipal court charges that have been dismissed by way of trial and or court order. If you are charged with a municipal ordinance, disorderly persons offense, petty disorderly persons offense, your case…