When Do Police Have the Right to Approach you with Guns Drawn

August 26, 2018 |

State v. Ford & Williams Appellate Division Nj August 24, 2018–Pulled over or approached by the police with guns drawn Submitted by New Jersey Criminal Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark In this recent Appellate Division decision the court overturned a trial judges ruling regarding evidence obtained from a defendant the police and countered and immediately drew their…

Do you want to get a final restraining order (FRO) modified or changed?

August 26, 2018 |

Has a final restraining order been entered against you? Do you want to get that final restraining order (FRO) modified or changed? Were you unhappy with some of the restraints or prohibitions in the restraining order and you want to get them changed or reduced? Submitted by New Jersey Civil Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. In the…

Did you apply for a permit to purchase a firearm in New Jersey? Was your request for a firearms purchasing ID card denied?

August 22, 2018 |

Did you apply for a permit to purchase a firearm in New Jersey? Was your request for a firearms purchasing ID card denied? Do you believe the police chief and/or his investigator did not do a proper investigation and you were wrongfully denied? Submitted by New Jersey Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. Please call our office to…

Net Opinion Comments of Expert Witness | New Jersey Appellate Court

August 22, 2018 |

Once again the New Jersey appellate court has weighed in on the “net opinion“ comments of an expert. Submitted by New Jersey Slip and Fall Attorney, Jeffrey Hark. Did your attorney hire a qualified expert? Did the expert tie his opinions to the facts as well as the current standard of care and generally accepted…

Rbiai Ouazene v. Board of Review and Dell Marketing LP

August 18, 2018 |

Rbiai Ouazene v. Board of Review and Dell Marketing LP Submitted by New Jersey Criminal Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark Ouazene,was fired from his employment and attempted to collect unemployment benefits. The deputy director found Ouazene eligible for benefits. Dell appealed, and a hearing occurred before the tribunal, which reversed the deputy’s decision.” Ouazene, appellant, was employed…

Medical marijuana user’s boss can drug test him, court says

August 17, 2018 |

Submitted by New Jersey Drug Crime Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark A New Jersey business does not have to waive its requirement for mandatory drug testing for a worker who uses medical marijuana, a federal court has ruled. Daniel Cotto Jr. of Bridgeton had sued Ardagh Glass citing the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination after the company wouldn’t…

AAA report shows drugged driving deaths are on the rise in NJ

August 17, 2018 |

Submitted by New Jersey DWI Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. Driving under the influence of drugs has increased significantly over the last decade in New Jersey.In 2015 and 2016, more drivers killed tested positive for drugs than alcohol. That hasn’t happened since 2007, according to a AAA Northeast report. “In New Jersey in 2016, 103 fatally injured…

Man accused of stealing pension money from deceased police officer’s kids

August 17, 2018 |

Submitted by New Jersey Criminal Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark A 58-year-old New Jersey man stole more than $22,000 in pension money intended for the children of a police officer who died in 2012, authorities said. Mark Johnson (Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office) Mark Johnson, of Egg Harbor Township, took six pension checks and deposited them into accounts…

CORRECTIONS OFFICER, INMATE AND INMATE’S GIRLFRIEND CHARGED WITH DRUG DISTRIBUTION – AUGUST 16, 2018

August 16, 2018 |

Submitted by New Jersey Criminal Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. On Wednesday, August 15, 2018, Officer Edwin Berrios, Jr. was found to be in possession of illegal drugs when he attempted to enter the Camden County Correctional Facility to begin his shift as a correction officer.   A search of Berrios, 22, of Pennsauken, prior to entering the…

Endangering the Welfare of a Minor/Child —- New Jersey Supreme Court Decision

August 12, 2018 |

Submitted by New Jersey Criminal Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. Have you been charged with endangering of a child? Was the child in an immediate risk of danger? Was the child around illegal substances, pills, or poor weather conditions? Were you under the influence around them? How old were the kids? Were they permanently affected from this…