State v. Michael Olenowski Appellate Docket No.: A-56 Decided April 13, 2023 Submitted by New Jersey DWI Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. In a recent supplemental report, Special Master recalled Judge Joseph F. Lisa has concluded Drug Recognition Experts (DRE) used in criminal and Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) and Driving Under the Influence (DUI) cases are admissible. On…
State v. Michael Olenowski Appellate Docket No.: A-56-18 Decided February 17, 2023 Submitted by New Jersey Drug Crime Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. In a recent opinion, the Supreme Court of New Jersey reviewed the special master’s report on Drug Recognition Experts (DRE) used in criminal cases and in doing so, adopted a new standard of admissibility of…
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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…