Submitted by New Jersey Sex Crime Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark State vs. R.K. New Jersey Supreme Court February 3, 2015. At issue in this case is: the introduction of an alleged minor victim’s testimony by the state as “Fresh Complaint” evidence as opposed to substantive evidence of a crime and the entitlement of a defendant to…
Submitted by New Jersey Sex Crime Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. The tender-years exception to the hearsay rule which states: [A] statement made by a child under the age of 12 relating to sexual misconduct committed with or against that child is admissible in a criminal, juvenile, or civil proceeding if (a) the proponent of the statement…
Case analysis of State v. William A. Case, Jr. submitted by New Jersey Sex Crime Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. In this case, the Court reviews whether the trial court misapplied the sentencing principles of the Code of Criminal Justice in imposing a sentence that includes a parole disqualified. The Supreme Court determined after a lengthy review of the facts…
Submitted by New Jersey Sex Crime Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark The acts of violent sexual hazing that seven New Jersey high school football players are accused of committing have been called “horrendous” by school officials and “extraordinarily disturbing” by Gov. Chris Christie. Now, as the players from Sayreville War Memorial High School await their first court…
Originally published here by the New York Times. Submitted by New Jersey Criminal Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. Sayreville War Memorial High School in New Jersey. Credit Mel Evans/Associated Press Seven New Jersey teenagers were charged on Friday in connection with a series of sexual assaults in a hazing scandal that prompted a high school to cancel…
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2022 changes to New Jersey statute N.J.S.A. 45:1-15.9.
This memorandum addresses the scope of New Jersey statute N.J.S.A. 45:1-15.9,summarizes the 2022 amendments to that statute, identifies the effective date andapplicability of those amendments, and outlines practical implications forregulated professionals and licensing boards. Background N.J.S.A. 45:1-15.9 is part of New Jersey’s professional and occupational licensinglaws administered under Title 45. The statute governs disciplinary and…