State v. Shaffona Morgan (A-119-11) On August 8, 2013 the New Jersey Supreme Court affirmed the conviction of Shaffona Morgon for second-degree aggravated assault, fourth-degree aggravated assault and possession of a handgun for an unlawful purpose. On November 24, 2005, the defendant had an altercation with deli store owners after she purchased a Boost Mobile…
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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…