I possess a New Jersey driver’s license but was convicted of DWI/DUI in another state. New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (NJMVC) suspended my license and gave me a surcharge. Can I get out of the surcharge and is New Jersey allowed to suspend my license even though I was not convicted in New Jersey? Does…
With the changing of administrations in New Jersey, one of the greatest anticipated public policy changes will be the legalization of marijuana. Submitted by New Jersey DWI Defense Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. Numerous state representatives and senators have been pushing for the legalization of marijuana, both Republican and Democratic, for the last eight years without any…
Have you been charged with driving while suspended as a result of a DUI? How many prior DWIs have you been convicted of? Do you have two or more prior DWI conviction? Did you print guilty to a DUI with or without an attorney representing? Submitted by New Jersey DWI Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. All of…
Can I be convicted of a DWI if the judge watches or considers the police body camera? Can I be convicted of a DWI and a refusal if there are no drugs or proof of alcohol? Submitted by New Jersey DWI Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. In this case the defendant refused to blow on the alcotester once…
Do you have a prior DWI. Have you been convicted of driving under the influence previously. Have you been involved in an accident involving injury or death to a person while you were under the influence of alcohol. These are very substantial questions concerning your prior history and any new criminal charges involving alcohol. Submitted…
State v Santos Morales A-3283-16T1 Burlington County Have you been charge with a DWI while being under the influence of only marijuana? Have you been charged with any criminal offense involving being under the influence of marijuana? As New Jersey heads towards legalization of marijuana this issue is going to come up more often. What…
Submitted by New Jersey DWI Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark By Bill Gallo | For NJ.com Spending a chunk of the summer at the Jersey Shore is something thousands look forward to each year, but it could mean more than just sun and fun. There could be trouble, though, if you are not responsible and drink too…
State v. Scott Robertson Submitted by New Jersey DWI Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. In this case the defendant was found guilty after a trial of DWI. The defendant appealed the conviction and asked the municipal court judge to stay of his license suspension pending the appeal. The municipal court granted the stay for 21 days until…
Submitted by New Jersey DUI Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark WARREN TWP. – A 19-year-old Long Hill resident was charged with underage driving under the influence and leaving the scene of an accident, among other charges, in the early morning hours of Saturday, Jan. 28. Warren Township Police said following a motor vehicle accident at about 3:29…
Submitted by New Jersey DWI Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark A court can throw out a traffic ticket if it contains an error that “detract[s] from the intended purpose” of the offense or “prejudice[s] the rights of the defendant.”[1] A recent case was decided by New Jersey’s Appellate Division. In that case, a driver lost control of…
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Appellate Division Confirms Law When Divorce Is Filed In Another Country
GENE VAN DEN ENDE v. CROFTON PHILIP REYNOLDS Docket No. A-1565-24 Decided November 3, 2025 Submitted by New Jersey Divorce Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark In a recent published decision the Appellate Division of New Jersey reviewed the law surrounding a situation in which a divorce, or at least a request made typically in a divorce such…