The Supreme Court of New Jersey has denied defense attorney’s efforts to invalidate the ALCOTESTER 7110 breath test machine used by all police departments in New Jersey. Today the Court issued an Order stating that the 7110 machine remains scientifically reliable’ ruling that defendants failed to demonstrate that the State “willfully refused” to comply with…
Determining the suitability of the Alcotest in New Jersey and its efficacy in determining blood alcohol content (BAC) in driving under the influence. Submitted by Jeffrey Hark, New Jersey DWI lawyer. STATE OF NEW JERSEY, Plaintiff, v. JANE H. CHUN, ET AL., Defendants This Court having previously issued its unanimous opinion addressing the challenges raised…
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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…