Submitted by New Jersey Civil Attorney, Jeffrey Hark This blog discusses Aiges v. Fuccillo decided October 14, 2014 by the Appellate Division. Thisis a case that concerns admissibility of lay person statements. The plaintiff was dog-sitting when she was bitten by the defendant’s dog. The defendant presented testimony from the nurse who treated the plaintiff…
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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…