M.A. v. J.H.M. Docket No. A-1-24 Decided May 27, 2025 Submitted by New Jersey Criminal Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark In a recent decision the Supreme Court of New Jersey reversed a Final Restraining Order (FRO) decision, finding that the 5th amendment does not apply blanket immunity to a defendant in restraining order hearings. In M.A. v. J.H.M.,…
N.M.D.I. v. H.R.S. Docket No. A-0135-23 Decided January 14, 2025 Submitted by New Jersey Domestic Violence Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. In a recent unpublished opinion the Appellate Division of New Jersey affirmed the entry of a Final Restraining Order (FRO) despite a window being broken accidentally. In N.M.D.I. v. H.R.S., plaintiff began dating defendant in July 2020.…
T.S. v. R.S. Docket No. A-2957-22 Decided January 7, 2025 Submitted by New Jersey Domestic Violence Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. In a recent unpublished opinion the Appellate Division of New Jersey affirmed the entry of a Final Restraining Order (FRO) despite finding only one act of harassment as opposed to a series of acts. In T.S. v.…
K.C. v. J.C. Docket No. A-1358-23 Decided November 25, 2024 Submitted by New Jersey Domestic Violence Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. In a recent appeal filed by the attorneys at Hark & Hark, the Appellate Division of New Jersey in an unpublished opinion reversed the entry of a Final Restraining Order (FRO) after the trial court failed to…
K.C. v. J.C. Docket No. A-1358-23 Decided November 25, 2024 Submitted by New Jersey Domestic Violence Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. In a recent appeal filed by the attorneys at Hark & Hark, the Appellate Division of New Jersey in an unpublished opinion reversed the entry of a Final Restraining Order (FRO) after the trial court failed to…
J.M.S-M. v. W.V.M. Docket No. A-1294-23 Decided October 22, 2024 Submitted by New Jersey Domestic Violence Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. In a recent unpublished decision, the Appellate Division of New Jersey affirmed the denial of a motion to dissolve a Final Restraining Order (FRO) after defendant failed to produce a transcript of the FRO trial. In J.M.S-M.…
N.M. v. D.F.P. Docket No. A-3757-22 Decided October 3, 2024 Submitted by New Jersey Domestic Violence Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. In a recent published opinion, defendant appealed from an order denying his motion to dismiss a final restraining order (FRO) issued under the Protection of Domestic Violence Act (PDVA), N.J.S.A. 2C:25-17 to -35. In 2019, plaintiff was…
D.E.H. v. B.W.M. Docket No. A-2056-22 Decided August 20, 2024 Submitted by New Jersey Domestic Violence Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. In a recent unpublished decision the Appellate Division of New Jersey affirmed a Final Restraining Order (FRO) after the parties had differing testimony over an alleged assault. In D.E.H. v. B.W.M., Plaintiff and defendant met online and…
T.B. v. I.W. Docket No. A-3899-22 Decided August 5, 2024 Submitted by New Jersey Domestic Violence Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. In a recent published decision the Appellate Division of New Jersey overturned the entry of a Final Restraining Order (FRO) after defendant invoked his 5th amendment rights and the Trial Court drew a negative inference against defendant.…
L.R.A.R. v. C.D. Docket No. A-0229-23 Decided June 14, 2024 Submitted by New Jersey Domestic Violence Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. In a recent unpublished decision the Appellate Division of New Jersey affirmed the entry of a Final Restraining Order (FRO) after plaintiff demonstrated several acts of harassment perpetuated by the defendant. In L.R.A.R. v. C.D., the parties…
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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…