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By Attorneys Hartman, Chartered, New Jersey Criminal Defense Lawyers Serving Camden County and Burlington County Every October, teenagers and young adults across New Jersey head out looking for a little harmless fun. Maybe it starts with a carton of eggs, a few rolls of toilet paper, or a dare to cut through a neighbor's backyard. The problem is that Halloween pranks that can lead to criminal charges in New Jersey are far more common than...

By Attorneys Hartman, Chartered, New Jersey Employment Law Attorneys Losing a pregnancy is one of the most painful experiences a person can go through, and grief does not follow a work schedule. If you have suffered a miscarriage or stillbirth, the last thing you should have to worry about is whether your job will still be there when you are ready to return. The October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, and October...

By Attorneys Hartman, Chartered, New Jersey DUI Defense And Employment Law Attorneys Labor Day weekend should not follow you into work for months or years. However, if police charged you with a Labor Day weekend Those concerns are real. A DUI or DWI charge in New Jersey can create problems outside of municipal court, especially if you drive for work, hold a professional license, work in education or healthcare, have a commercial driver’s license, or...

By Introduction In 2019, New Jersey enacted sweeping reforms to its This article endeavors to be an introductory practitioner's guide to bringing private wage and hour claims under New Jersey's enhanced statutory framework. Drawing on recent case law, including what has been reported by law.com to be the first New Jersey Superior Court decision awarding liquidated damages under the amended WPL, this analysis explores the substantive and procedural requirements for successfully prosecuting WPL...

By Attorneys Hartman, Chartered, New Jersey DWI Defense Lawyers A New Jersey Yes, a vision problem can affect a New Jersey DWI field sobriety test. In fact, several roadside tests depend on visual tracking, coordination, balance, and the ability to follow instructions under pressure. Therefore, if your eyesight, eye condition, medication, or physical limitations affected your performance, that information may matter when reviewing the charge. If you were arrested for DWI in Moorestown, Burlington...

If you or a family member has just been At Attorneys Hartman, Chartered, we guide clients through each decision with careful preparation and steady communication. This article outlines the New Jersey criminal court process from arrest through appeal, explains what to expect at key stages, and shows why timely, informed action can protect your rights. Step 1: Arrest, Charges, and Booking After an arrest, police decide whether to issue a complaint-summons or a complaint-warrant...

By the When you lose your job unfairly due to discrimination or Consider these questions as you prepare for your upcoming appointment with an employment lawyer. When Do You Need an Employment Lawyer in New Jersey: Signs It Is Time to Seek Legal Help? If you recently reported discrimination or harassment at work and were fired or pushed out as a result, you may be dealing with illegal retaliation. Employers are prohibited from punishing...

By You wake up already feeling overwhelmed. Maybe your chest tightens before your commute down Route 38, or your mind races as you pull into a parking lot near Moorestown Mall or a downtown office near Camden Waterfront. You are not alone. More importantly, you are not without protection. If you are dealing with anxiety or depression and worried about your job, now is the time to understand your rights and take action. A...

By the team at It’s summer. You've already mentally planned out the summer slinging fries on the Wildwood boardwalk, lifeguarding in Avalon, working the door at a Jersey Shore restaurant in Cape May. You apply, the interview goes great, the manager says If you have a criminal charge in your past, or, worse, a pending one right now, the answer to that question matters a lot. Let's talk through what summer employers actually...

By Attorneys Hartman Chartered is pleased to announce that attorneys The Case Details: Discovery Revealed The Pretextual Nature of The Termination Attorneys Hartman Chartered exposed the pretextual nature of Plaintiff’s termination through extensive discovery and depositions of Defendant’s employees and C-Suite leadership. “The Pregnant Worker's Fairness Act and the Family Leave Act exist precisely to prevent employers from penalizing women for exercising their fundamental right to have children and take protected leave. We...