The State sought defendant’s detention under the Criminal Justice Reform Act, N.J.S.A. 2A:162-15 to 26. STATE OF NEW JERSEY v. J.A.R.R., December 11, 2019 Submitted by New Jersey Criminal Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. On leave granted, the State appeals from the trial court’s July 18, 2019 order, entered after an earlier remand, denying the State’s motion to…
IN THE MATTER OF THE EXPUNGEMENT OF C.P.M. December 6, 2019 APPROVED FOR PUBLICATION December 6, 2019 APPELLATE DIVISION Submitted by New Jersey Criminal Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. New Jersey’s expungement new procedure under the “crime spree” doctrine set forth in the 2018 amendment to N.J.S.A. 2C:52-2(a). Because we conclude that C.P.M.’s convictions were not “closely related in…
STATE OF NEW JERSEY v. ROBERT O. GOODSON, Decided December 3, 2019 Submitted by New Jersey Criminal Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. Defendant Robert O. Goodson appeals from his October 27, 2017 conviction after his motion to suppress the evidence was denied. Because the facts track very closely with those in State v. Rosario, 229 N.J. 263 (2017), we reverse,…
Which one are you involved in? Are you free to leave? Submitted by New Jersey Criminal Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. STATE OF NEW JERSEY v. ROBERT O. GOODSON, Decided December 3, 2019 Defendant Robert O. Goodson appeals from his October 27, 2017 conviction after his motion to suppress the evidence was denied. Because the facts track very closely with…
State v. Phillips Docket No. A-3953-18T4 Submitted by New Jersey Criminal Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark One night, police received complaints about drug dealing occurring at the Rodeway Inn, and the hotel manager told police that there had been heavy foot traffic in and out of Room 107. The police conducted surveillance and observed a male leave…
State v. Graham Docket No. A-4697-17T2 Submitted by New Jersey Criminal Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark Late one evening in March 2014, a police officer pulled over the defendant, Mr. Graham, for a broken headlight and tinted front windows. When the defendant rolled down his window, the officer testified to smelling a strong odor of raw marijuana,…
State v. Phillips New Jersey Appellate Division November 18, 2019 (Not Approved for Publication) Decision: Remand to trial judge for further hearing Issue: When and how can the police come into my hotel room?? It is a factually specific question based on the following law– Submitted by New Jersey Criminal Lawyer, Jeffrey…
State of New Jersey v. Emmett Ryder submitted October 16, 2019, decided November 1, 2019 Superior Court of New Jersey Appellate Division (Not approved for publication) Submitted by New Jersey Criminal Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. New Jersey statutory law, NJSA 2C: 43 – 12 G3 preclude admission into PTI by presumption for any second degree offense.…
Rule 7:8-5(c) – Dismissal of minor matters more than 10 years old – effective January 1, 2020 7:8-5(c) – Periodic Dismissal of Certain Municipal Court Complaints. At least annually, after notice to the prosecutor and pursuant to procedures promulgated by the Administrative Director of the Courts, the court shall dismiss all eligible complaints that are…
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New Jersey Survivors Justice Act: Sentencing Reform for Abuse Victims
Submitted by New Jersey Criminal Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark In January 2026, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed into law a pair of bills known as the Survivors Justice Act (S-4870/A-5968 and S-4871/A-5969). This landmark legislation, championed by Senator Angela V. McKnight, Senator M. Teresa Ruiz, and other lawmakers, amends the state’s criminal code to allow courts…