State v. Satoris NJ Appellate Division September 14, 2019 Power of the Trial Court

September 16, 2019 |

State v. Satoris  Appellate Division September 14, 2019 Appeal from Gloucester County Law Division Appeal from a trial court determination —— Evidence dicition by the Trial Judge Submitted by New Jersey Criminal Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. All trial courts are vested with broad discretion in determining whether proffered evidence is relevant, and if so, whether it should…

Murphy seeks to influence gun policy with ‘power of the purse strings’

September 11, 2019 |

Submitted by New Jersey Criminal Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. MORRISTOWN — Gov. Phil Murphy’s administration plans to use the “power of the purse strings” to advocate for stricter gun policies not just in New Jersey, but nationally. Murphy on Tuesday signed an executive order that will govern how New Jersey does business with firearms retailers and…

Miranda Standard of Review of a Trial Judge’s Motion to Suppress

September 5, 2019 |

State of N.J. vs. Byers   Cumberland County Appeal   4-2-2495 State v. Byer, N.J. Super. App. Div. (per curiam) DECIDED SEPTEMBER 4, 2019 Urine and Blood Draw– Submitted by New Jersey DWI Defense Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. Defendant Brittany Byer appeals from a March 27, 2017 decision denying her motion to suppress her statements to police, as well…

What is the prosecutor’s power for a PTI denial?

September 5, 2019 |

STATE OF NEW JERSEY, v. LEVAR MARTINBOROUGH, NOT FOR PUBLICATION WITHOUT THE APPROVAL OF THE APPELLATE DIVISION This opinion shall not “constitute precedent or be binding upon any court.” Although it is posted on the internet, this opinion is binding only on the parties in the case and its use in other cases is limited. R. 1:36-3.…

THE HGN Test can not be used to convict a defendant in any capacity of a DWI

September 2, 2019 |

Submitted by New Jersey DWI Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. The Police and the court can not use the “Pen test” (HGN) to  convict a defendant of DWI.  A trial court judge can not use any evidence derived from the HGN as evidence of anything under any “Totality of the Circumstances” evaluation of the evidence. In this…

SLip and Fall…. Social Guest or Business Invitee—- It matters for personal injuries at a friend’s home…

September 1, 2019 |

DAWN O’NEILL,   v. ROBERT NEUSCH and LINDA NEUSCH,  NEW JERSEY APPELLATE DIVISION August 29, 2019  PER CURIAM  Procedural History Plaintiff, Dawn O’Neill, appeals the summary judgment dismissal of her personal injury action. She alleged in the complaint that she was seriously injured when she was caused to fall down the exterior steps of her sister’s home due to a negligently…

State v. Richardson: Possession of Heroin

September 1, 2019 |

State v. Richardson.  SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY APPELLATE DIVISION  Decided August 30, 2019 Submitted by New Jersey Drug Crime Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. I Procedural History : Defendant William Richardson was indicted by an Ocean County grand jury and charged with third degree possession of heroin, N.J.S.A. 2C:35- 10(a)(1), third degree conspiracy to possess heroin, N.J.S.A.…

An unavoidable car crash does not mean there was Negligence on behalf of one of the drivers…….. Experts are need to show more that an ‘accident’.

September 1, 2019 |

CIRILLO GONZALEZ,   v. HECTOR LOPEZ, & EVERLYNIA HUDSON, NEW JERSEY APPELLATE DIVISION Decided August 30, 2019 Submitted by New Jersey Vehicle Accident Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. Facts:  Plaintiff Cirillo Gonzalez appeals from the trial court’s grant of summary judgment to defendant, Hector Lopez, dismissing with prejudice his automobile negligence complaint. We affirm. Facts from the record, viewed in a light most favorable…

Can Not Give A ‘Knowing and Voluntary’ Statement Without Being Told That A Warrant Has Been Signed Against Them

September 1, 2019 |

NJ Appellate Division Rules a defendant can not give a ‘knowing and voluntary’ statement without being told that a summons or warrant has been signed against them in the 1st place!! Submitted by New Jersey Criminal Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. STATE OF NEW JERSEY, v. MICHAEL D. WHITE, Decided August 30, 2019  Gloucester County, Indictment No. 18-01-0079.…

Correction: New New Jersey DWI Law

August 27, 2019 |

**Correction** Submitted by New Jersey DWI Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. Attached here is what I am told was the final bill signed. (Not as previously reported) 1st offense DWI or Refusal – Suspension only until interlock installed unless over .15 then 4-6mo DL Suspension 2nd offense DWI or Refusal 1-2y Suspension 3rd offense DWI or Refusal…