State v. Chavarria: Submitted by New Jersey DUI Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. Defendant, Chavarria, originally entered negotiated guilty pleas to two counts of driving with a license suspended for a second or subsequent DUI violation, DUI, and refusing to provide a breath sample. In accordance with the plea agreement, the trial court sentenced him to an…
Submitted by New Jersey DUI Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark TRENTON – A bill endorsed by the New Jersey Senate Judiciary Committee would expand the state’s DUI ignition interlock program. The device acts like a breathalyzer and won’t allow a car to start if the driver’s blood alcohol content is too high. Under current law, only repeat…
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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…