Submitted by New Jersey Truck Crash Lawyer, Jeffrey Hark PARAMUS – An overturned tractor trailer and debris spill Wednesday morning on Route 17 north initially led to the closure of the highway in both directions at Route 4, authorities said. The crash occurred about 6:20 a.m. just north of Fairview Avenue, initially prompting the closure…
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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…