Submitted by New Jersey DWI Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark New Jersey boasts the lowest per capita rates of vehicle deaths caused by alcohol in the country. However there is still a push to make penalties harsher by Governor Chris Christie. Proposed Penalties for New Jersey DUI Offenses His proposals include widespread use of ignition interlock devices…
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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…