Submitted by New Jersey Juvenile Crime Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark State v. D.N. As a parent should I cooperate with the police and instruct my child to voluntarily waive his Miranda rights? NO NO NO!!!! In this case a child was charged with a criminal offense. The under age juvenile was taken to…
Legal Developments
That Affect You
-
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…