In the Matter of the Application for Disposition of Weapons Belonging to D.S. , N.J. Super. App. Div. Decided February 11, 2019 Submitted by New Jersey Domestic Violence Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark. In this case the facts are pretty clear. The defendant was charges with several criminal charges, all of which were dismissed. However, as part of…
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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…