Universal Citation: NJ Rev Stat § App.A:9-49 (2013) Submitted by New Jersey Criminal Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. App.A:9-49. Violations as disorderly conduct; penalty; prosecution Any person who shall: a. Commit any unauthorized or otherwise unlawful act during the threat or imminence of danger in any emergency that jeopardizes the health, welfare and safety of the people;…
State v. Amrit Singh Appellate Docket No.: A-37-19 Decided January 21, 2021 Submitted by New Jersey Criminal Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark In a recent opinion, the Supreme Court of New Jersey reviewed whether a detective’s reference to “the defendant” while narrating surveillance footage of a robbery and comparing defendant’s shoes to those in the video were reversible…
State v. E.J.H. Appellate Docket No.: A-4228-19T1 Decided January 19, 2021 Submitted by New Jersey Criminal Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark In a recent published opinion, the Appellate Division of New Jersey reviewed a trial court’s dismissal of a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) contempt charge when defendant spoke directly into a “Nest” home security camera knowing the victim…
State v. Damon Williams Appellate Docket No.: A-46-19 Decided January 19, 2021 Submitted by New Jersey Criminal Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark In a recent opinion, the Supreme Court of New Jersey reviewed whether the use of an image from the Shining during closing summation was appropriate in a circumstance where no physical force was used. In State…
State v. Gideon Appellate Docket No.: A-31-19 Decided January 14, 2021 Submitted by New Jersey Criminal Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark In a recent opinion, the Supreme Court of New Jersey reviewed an application for post conviction relief (PCR) based on ineffective assistance of counsel for failing to call alibi witnesses to a shooting. In State v. Gideon,…
In re Petition for Expungement of the Criminal Record Belonging to T.O. Decided: January 11, 2021 Docket No.: A-55-19 Submitted by New Jersey Criminal Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark The Supreme Court of New Jersey has recently ruled that a pardon by the President or Governor can now make criminal convictions eligible for expungement that were otherwise not…
State v. Sims—-NEWS FLASH—- NJ Appellate Division on January 4, 2021 ruled that police are required to inform a defendant as to the reason for arrest before a defendant can waive their Miranda rights, even if formal charges have not been filed. Appellate Docket No.: A-2641-17T2 Decided January 4, 2021 Submitted by New Jersey Criminal Lawyer,…
State v. Herbert CRIMINAL LAW Unpublished Appellate Court NJ Filed.2020-12-18 Submitted by New Jersey Criminal Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark Defendant Gregory Herbert appeals his prior conviction and sentence of 1) Conspiracy to commit first-degree robbery; 2) third-degree possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose; 3) offense of fourth degree-degree aggravated assault by pointing a firearm; and…
December 21, 2020 Submitted by New Jersey Criminal Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark As of December 8, 2020, New Jersey has updated its expungement law, with the Supreme Court of New Jersey requiring all parts of the judiciary to expand its eCourts electronic filing program to encompass expungement petitions. The Order states as follows: Petitioners shall apply for…
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2022 changes to New Jersey statute N.J.S.A. 45:1-15.9.
This memorandum addresses the scope of New Jersey statute N.J.S.A. 45:1-15.9,summarizes the 2022 amendments to that statute, identifies the effective date andapplicability of those amendments, and outlines practical implications forregulated professionals and licensing boards. Background N.J.S.A. 45:1-15.9 is part of New Jersey’s professional and occupational licensinglaws administered under Title 45. The statute governs disciplinary and…