State v. Zhou Appellate Docket No.: A-1151-19 Decided February 23, 2021 Submitted by New Jersey Criminal Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. In an unpublished opinion, the Appellate Division of New Jersey reviewed whether a denial of a motion to dismiss the indictment for lack of jurisdiction was appropriate when the defendant’s actions were conducted entirely out of the…
Submitted by New Jersey Criminal Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark The Role and Importance of Jurisdiction State v. Sumulikoski, decided by the Supreme Court of New Jersey on March 18th is a criminal case that hinged on jurisdiction. Jurisdiction is essential to rule of law and due process both at the federal and state level. After all…
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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…