Submitted by New Jersey Criminal Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. Are you an out of state driver who is coming to New Jersey and been charged with a gun offense? Do you possess a valid gun and permit to carry from another state and brought your gun into New Jersey? Have criminal charges being filed against you?…
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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…