Wilson v. Podeia, App. Div. – submitted by vehicle accident lawyer, Jeffrey Hark This case addresses a very important issue regarding police injuring plaintiffs while they are in the course of responding, in good faith, to emergencies. There is a specific code section, N.J.S.A. 59:3-3 which give the officers immunity, so long as they are:…
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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…