Sweeney Bill Would Create Pilot Program for Regional Municipal Courts in Three Counties

May 18, 2021

Submitted by New Jersey Criminal Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. Trenton – Legislation sponsored by Senate President Steve Sweeney that would create a pilot program for the regionalization of municipal courts was approved by the Senate Judiciary Committee today. The legislation, S-3049, would establish a program in at least three counties with no fewer than five municipalities in…

Self-Defense And the Use of Deadly Force Has Very Specific Requirements

May 14, 2021

State v. Sanders Docket No. A-1965-18 Decided May 13, 2021 Submitted by New Jersey Criminal Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. In a published decision, the Appellate Division of New Jersey reviewed whether defendant self defense was a defense to endangering after defendant stabbed a store clerk and fled without calling emergency services. In State v. Sanders, just before…

Municipal Court Payment Plans – We Can help You!

May 3, 2021

Submitted by New Jersey Criminal Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark.

Understanding the Different Requirements Officers Need at Various Levels of Searches

April 29, 2021

State v. Kee Decided April 26, 2021 Submitted by New Jersey Criminal Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. In an unpublished decision, the Appellate Division of New Jersey reviewed whether defendant was properly questioned and a witness was properly detained after a motor vehicle stop led to an investigation of a shooting, implicating the defendant. In State v. Kee,…

IN THE MATTER OF THE APPEAL OF DENIAL OF A FIREARMS PURCHASER IDENTIFICATION CARD AND PERMIT TO PURCHASE HANDGUNS FOR C.P.

April 28, 2021

Submitted by New Jersey Criminal Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. In an unpublished decision, the Appellate Division of New Jersey reviewed a denial of a firearms purchaser identification card (FPIC) and permit to purchase handguns (PPH) to a retired police officer. In C.P., On September 7, 2011, [C.P., then] a Lieutenant for the Old Bridge Police Department, arrived…

For A Protective Sweep, Officers Need A Reasonable and Articulable Suspicion of a Crime Being Committed or That There May Be Danger in The Area

April 27, 2021

State v. Williams 461 N.J. Super. 80 (2019) Decided August 29, 2019 Submitted by New Jersey Criminal Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. In a published decision, the Appellate Division of New Jersey reviewed whether a warrantless search resulting in the seizure of cocaine was valid after police were given permission to enter the home and they conducted a…

What Is Required for Police to Conduct A Motor Vehicle Stop and A K-9 Sniff?

April 20, 2021

State v. Barley Appellate Docket No.: A-2334-19 Decided April 19, 2021 Submitted by New Jersey Criminal Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. In a recent unpublished opinion, the Appellate Division of New Jersey reviewed whether a canine sniff unreasonably delayed a traffic stop, leading to a conviction of an unlawful possession of a firearm. In State v. Barley, Police…

In Order for Search and Seizure, Officers Need Probable Cause Through A Warrant or Circumstances That Would Ordinarily Permit Officers to Get A Warrant

April 7, 2021

State v. Weaver Appellate Docket No.: A-4582-18 Decided April 6, 2021 Submitted by New Jersey Criminal Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark.             In a recent unpublished opinion, the Appellate Division of New Jersey reviewed a police search of a home that lead to finding firearms under a mattress without a warrant and in search of the defendant who…

Lawyers Who Include Clients on Group Emails and Opposing Lawyers Who “Reply All”

March 18, 2021

Submitted by New Jersey Criminal Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark.

Megan‘s Law Risk Assessment Scale and Attorney General Guideline Report

March 16, 2021

Submitted by New Jersey Criminal Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark.

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