State vs. Dickenson: Appellate Division July 5, 2017 Issue: Can I get the Affidavit used to get a search warrant of my house? How much discovery is the defendant entitled to at or before the pretrial detention hearing stage? Submitted by New Jersey Criminal Lawyer, Jeffrey Hary. In this case the defendant requested a copy…
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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…