DWI/DUI charges to substantially increases in NJ with legalized weed. — State representatives push for more DREs to become ‘experts for DWI’ DUI charges in NJ” Submitted by New Jersey DWI Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. With Democrats who lead the state Senate still tantalizingly short of votes needed to legalize recreational marijuana in New Jersey, a…
Michael Booth, New Jersey Law Journal Re-published by New Jersey Drug Crime Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark Legislation introduced in New Jersey Monday would legalize possession, cultivation and sale of small amounts of marijuana—if the bill isn’t snuffed out by the governor’s promised veto. The measure’s sponsor says New Jersey should join Colorado and Washington State in…
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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…