Gonzalez-Caceres v. Murray, Appeals Court Standard of Review. Submitted by New Jersey motor vehicle accident lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. In this case there are several issues to analyze and discuss. Factually, this case addresses a plaintiff’s pre-and post car accident history relative to the subject of the lawsuit. The defense attorney asked questions about a plaintiff’s driving history in…
Submitted by New Jersey DWI Attorney, Jeffrey Hark John Ruocco, Chief Executive of Interceptor Ignition Interlocks, does a demo of the device called the Interceptor by blowing into a breathalyzer in this 2010 file photo. (Jennifer Brown/The Star-Ledger) TRENTON — A proposed law to drastically change the way New Jersey punishes drunken drivers has hit…
Submitted by Personal Injury lawyer, Jeffrey Hark MICKENS VS. MISDOM – Second of two issues Judge’s Comments Regarding his “Feel for the Case” The second issue in this case is the Judge’s comments regarding his “feel for the case” when he denial of defendant’s Motion for Remittiur and Motion for a New Trial. The judge…
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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…