What do the police need to do to verify any anonymous tip or “crimestoppers” call? Submitted by New Jersey Criminal Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. This case addresses what the police need to confirm any anonymous phone call to a crimestoppers hotline regarding a person committing a crime. In this case a ‘Crime-Stoppers’ call came in about…
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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…