Submitted by New Jersey Truck Accident Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. Burlington County was home to the deadliest roads in New Jersey last year, according to statistics compiled by the New Jersey State Police. A total of 46 people died in 41 accidents on roads and highways in the county, up from 31 people killed in 2014.…
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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…