Monthly Archives: February 2017
New Jersey Constitutional Protections for Criminal Defendants
In New Jersey crimes and offenses are set forth N.J.S.A. 2C:1-4. When charged with a crime or an offense there are certain Constitutional protections afforded. 2C:1-4. Classes of offenses. a. An offense defined by this code or by any other statute of this State, for which a sentence of imprisonment in excess of 6… Read More »
The New Jersey Dram Shop Act
To advance a claim against a bar, restaurant or other licensed alcoholic beverage supplier in New Jersey, you must meet the elements of the New Jersey Dram Shop Act. The Law in New Jersey for suing a licensed seller of alcohol is set forth in New Jersey’s Dram Act. The New Jersey Supreme Court… Read More »
6 Million Dollars Secured in Personal Injury Settlements in 2016
Mel Kardos was successful in securing nearly 6 Million Dollars in personal injury settlements in 2016. The cases included motor vehicle accidents, trucking accidents, products liability claims, dram shop actions (alcohol related accidents), dog bites, Civil Rights violations, wrongful death claims and other matters where people have suffered bodily injuries. These cases were advanced… Read More »