On July 18, 2013, The Supreme Court of New Jersey held in State v. Earls (14-1-0706) that Article I, Paragraph 7 of the New Jersey Constitution protects a citizen’s privacy interest in the location of his or her cell phone. Police must obtain a warrant based on a showing of probable cause, or qualify for […]
Katherine Hartman was quoted in a recent article about the Travon Martin Verdict and the future legal proceedings George Zimmerman face. http://www.phillyburbs.com/news/local/burlington_county_times_news/could-george-zimmerman-face-another-day-in-court/article_fef523d0-6a51-59ab-ae69-1c279e6bc2b1.html
Governor Christie has signed a bill which will double the penalties for texting and driving. Previously you received $100 penalty if you were convicted of texting and driving. Now for a first offense the fines will be between $200 to $400. For a second offense the fines will between $400 and $600 and for a […]
Glenn Smyth, conviction in Palmyra Municipal Court was recently overturned by Judge Thomas Kelly in Burlington County Superior Court. The Judge found that the State had not proved that Glenn Smyth had any intention to annoy or alarm two high school students who he driven past several times. The Judge noted that it is the […]
Katie recently attended the Bar Leader’s Institute sponsored by the American Bar Association in Chicago. The three day program was attended by more than five hundred President- Elects of State, County and Local Bar Associations. The Program was entitled “Ignite your Leadership Journey” and focused on increasing membership, ensuring the bars financial future, engaging membership […]