Specific state laws as they apply to the state of New Jersey
Skip to State by State Overview of Murder Sentences The minimum and maxiumum sentence for murder varies depending on the jurisdiction and the specific degree or classification of the murder charge. In the United States, for example, minimum sentences can differ significantly among states and even within different degrees of murder (e.g., first-degree, second-degree, and … Read more
The penalty for leaving the scene of an accident in New Jersey is up to 180 days in jail and a maximum fine of $5000. In addition, if anyone suffers injury or death, a hit-and-run becomes a felony. Quick take: leaving the scene of an accident in New Jersey Stopping and rendering aid is a … Read more
New Jersey sexting laws aim to protect sexting teens from the state’s harsh pornography laws and punish sexual predators. Before 2012, upon conviction for sending or receiving inappropriate images, teens had to register as sex offenders and serve time. Quick take New Jersey Sexting Laws In 2012, New Jersey created a diversion program whose purpose … Read more
A Summary of New Jersey Whistleblower Laws The state of New Jersey follows the employment-at-will doctrine. This means employees in New Jersey can be discharged from work for any reason or no reason. However, the state has several exceptions to this rule that are used to protect employees. They include statutory protections and common law … Read more
Everything you need to know about New Jersey child support laws, updated for 2020. New Jersey child support laws place the responsibility of providing food, clothes, and a safe place to live to a child on the parents. These laws, according to the New Jersey Department of Human Services (DHS), apply to parents whether married … Read more
A Summary of Child Car Seat Laws in New Jersey The law requires children under age 2 who weigh less than 30 pounds to be secured in a rear-facing child safety seat. The law requires children younger than 4 years who weigh less than 40 pounds and have outgrown rear-facing seats to be secured in … Read more
Statute of Limitations NJ- Summary New Jersey’s statute of limitations establishes a deadline before which civil cases – such as lawsuits – must be filed in the state. In relation to criminal charges, it also prevents prosecutors from charging an individual with a crime after a specified period of time has passed. The statutes of … Read more
New Jersey Recording Law Summary: Is New Jersey a One Party Consent State? New Jersey recording law stipulates that it is a one-party consent state. In New Jersey, it is a criminal offense to use any device to record or share communications, whether they are oral or electronic, without the consent of at least one … Read more