State v. Herbert CRIMINAL LAW Unpublished Appellate Court NJ Filed.2020-12-18 Submitted by New Jersey Criminal Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark Defendant Gregory Herbert appeals his prior conviction and sentence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…
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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…