On December 4, 2013, a man (name withheld) died in an accident at his place of work, an Amazon packaging center. He was 57, a temporary worker at the New Jersey facility. The tragic accident which caused his death is important because it helps to illustrate a very complex area of the law, that which...
Year: <span>2013</span>
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Eligibile for New Jersey Drug Court – Another Way Out Without Going In
Regardless of a recent groundswell of support for the legalization of marijuana, in most states possession and sale of illegal drugs carries harsh penalties, not the least of which include prison sentences. Possessing up to 50 grams of marijuana is considered a disorderly persons offense under statute 2C:35-10(a)(4) and can land a person up to...
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Understanding Emergency Vehicle Compliance In New Jersey (N.J.S.A. 39:4-91 and 39:4-92)
Many New Jersey drivers experience confusion on how to properly act when they are on the road and encounter an emergency vehicle, whether it is a police car, fire truck, or ambulance. Sharing the road with an emergency vehicle moving at high speeds with sirens ringing and lights flashing can create a highly anxious situation...
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Understanding New Jersey Juvenile Prosecution – Juvenile Criminal Law in the County Courts
There are a number of differences between juveniles and adults when it comes to the court process. In New Jersey the County has jurisdiction over all juveniles within that county. Therefore, all criminal juvenile delinquent cases are heard at the Superior Court level in the County Court. In juvenile court what is typically called a...
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New Jersey Intensive Supervision Program: A Possible Alternative to Prison
To deal with the problem of overcrowding in prisons New Jersey created an Intensive Supervision Program (ISP). The ISP is an intermediate type of punishment that is harsher than just probation, but not as harsh as actual prison. New Jersey’s ISP gives certain offenders that have been sentenced to state prison the chance to work...
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Understanding New Jersey Self Defense Law – 2C:3-4 The Use of Force in Self-Protection
In light of the Trayvon Martin tragedy and the subsequent trial of George Zimmerman, understanding self defense is a hot button topic not just in Florida, but nationwide. Understanding how self-defense is implemented can mean the difference between an acquittal or a long prison sentence. 2C:3-4 – The use of force in self-protection Under New...
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The New Jersey Workers’ Compensation Act
The NJ Workers’ Compensation Act (“Act”), N.J.S.A. 34:15-7, et seq., creates a state remedy where workers are compensated for injuries sustained during the course of employment. N.J.S.A. 34-15-1 states When personal injury is caused to an employee by accident arising out of and in the course of his employment, of which the actual or...
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Failure to Appear in Court in New Jersey (Court Rule 7:8-9)
New Jersey assigns strict penalties for individuals who do not show up on their court date. Missing a court date can be due to any number of unexpected occurrences. It is a problem that many New Jersey residents might encounter, so an understanding of the court rule is important to ensuring minimal legal trouble in...
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New Jersey Driving Laws: Failure to yield to overtaking vehicle (NJSA 39:4-87)
Drivers experiencing frustration on the road at the hands of other motorists may attempt to engage in risky behaviors to express their anger. Competing with other drivers can take on many dangerous forms, but one of the most commonly seen actions is the failure for a driver to yield to another driver who is attempting...
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New Jersey Consumer Fraud Act – Home Improvement
If you would like to discuss a potential consumer fraud act case or are currently in the middle of one, contact The Morano Law Firm at 201-598-5019 or [email protected] today! The purpose of New Jersey’s Consumer Fraud Act (“Act”), N.J.S.A 56:8-1 et seq., is to provide increased protection for consumers. The Act provides New Jersey...
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