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… Essex County, Indictment No. 15-08-1833. Kelley M. Brogan, Designated Counsel, argued the cause for appellant (Joseph … Coleman were walking out of the Garden Spires Housing Complex in Newark, where Grant and his family lived. As the … is not grounds for reversal of a criminal conviction unless the conduct was so egregious as to deprive defendant of …
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… Public Defender, attorney for appellant (Richard Sparaco, Designated Counsel, on the brief). Gurbir S. Grewal, … Law Division order denying his post-conviction motion to compel the submission of DNA evidence to the Combined DNA … change his hairstyle to avoid being linked to a police composite of the perpetrator. At trial, defendant claimed Hammed …
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… Public Defender, attorney for appellant (Ruth E. Hunter, Designated Counsel, on the brief). Michael H. Robertson, … of guilt; and (3) not instructing the jury on a lesser-included offense as an accomplice. Defendant also argues that (4) the prosecutor …
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… Defender, attorney for appellant (James Daniel O'Kelly, Designated Counsel, on the briefs). Gurbir S. Grewal, … view of the arguments of the parties and the legal principles that apply to this appeal, we reject defendant's … to allow his claim that the State's plea offer was not communicated to him. In June 2017, a new PCR judge heard …
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… Defender, attorney for appellant (Andrew P. Slowinski, Designated Counsel, on the brief). Theodore N. Stephens II, … Defendant was convicted of second-degree conspiracy to commit robbery, N.J.S.A. 2C:5-2 and N.J.S.A. 2C:15-1(b); … Is Entitled To Relief Under Controlling Legal Principles Governing Petitions for Post-Conviction Relief Pursuant …
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… Public Defender, attorney for appellant (Mark Zavotsky, Designated Counsel, on the brief). Scott A. Coffina, … omitted)); Pressler & Verniero, Current N.J. Court Rules, cmt. 5 on R. 2:6-2 (2020) (same). 10 A-1397-18T3 this … her August 20, 2018 written decision. We add the following comments. We apply the familiar two-pronged Strickland …
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… a caveat to the will, David—who was named executor—filed a complaint and order to show cause (OSC) in a summary action … execution of the 2016 will. James offered no evidence to refute the circumstances attested to by the attorney who … James produced even less proof that Virginia lacked requisite testamentary capacity to execute the 2016 will. In …
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… cases is limited. R. 1:36-3. 2 A-0527-18T3 Clara S. Licata, Designated Counsel, argued the cause for … 3 A-0527-18T3 Defendants argue the Family Part committed reversible error by granting the Division's motion … maintaining their children were safe in their care; nevertheless, they agreed to cooperate with the Division's …
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… Public Defender, attorney for appellant (Steven M. Gilson, Designated Counsel, on the brief). Mark Musella, Bergen … probability" that the deficient performance affected the outcome. Fritz, 105 N.J. at 58. Under those standards, we find … to the trial court's attention. He found T.M.'s testimony "less credible," noting the State's observation that …
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… Defender, attorney for appellant (Karen A. Lodeserto, Designated Counsel, on the brief). Theodore N. Stephens II, … PCR petition was withdrawn without prejudice pending the outcome of the appeal. In 2017, we affirmed defendant's … The PCR court found this claimed lack of discovery was "refuted by the trial record." The photograph could not be …
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… 3, 2018 2 A-3411-16T3 order dismissing with prejudice their complaint against defendants Eric Casaburi, Donald Grasso, … been irreparably harmed, have incurred, and will in the future incur, substantial monetary and other losses." As … & Co., 25 N.J. 17, 29 (1957)). "[T]he mere common plan, design or even express agreement is not enough for liability …
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… Public Defender, attorney for appellant (Thomas G. Hand, Designated Counsel, on the brief). Robert D. Laurino, Acting … trial counsel was ineffective because she (1) failed to communicate with defendant and review discovery with her; … represented her, beginning after her indictment, counsel visited defendant "just three or four times," staying only …
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… After Burke ended the relationship, he filed a complaint in the Chancery Division, General Equity Part, … Counsel fee sanctions under Rule 1:4-8 "are specifically designed to deter the filing or pursuit of frivolous … been made for the payment of fees to the attorney in the future." R. 4:42-9(b) and (c). 15 A-2955-16T1 Here, on July …
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… following issues on appeal: POINT I: THE STATE'S FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH [RULE] 3:13-3(b) REGARDING PRODUCING TRANSCRIPTS … to impose an extended sentence when the statutory prerequisites for an extended- term sentence are present." Ibid. We … for the law and a clear indication that he will commit a future offense." In light of the weight afforded to the …
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… Marain and gave him numerous reasons why she could not come to work. On August 12, 2018, Pichardo filed for … at 456. Our decision is also guided by fundamental principles of law governing unemployment compensation. "[T]he … Compensation Law, N.J.S.A. 43:21-1 to 24.30, is primarily designed to lessen the impact of unemployment that befalls …
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… of Child Protection and Permanency filed a verified complaint in December 2015, under N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.21 alleging … of the case with Aaron's "contact supervised into the future," in view of Tiffany's negative drug screens and … 2018 hearing at which Aaron failed to appear. He had not visited Troy in nine months. After awarding Tiffany physical …
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… Public Defender, attorney for appellant (Kevin G. Byrnes, Designated Counsel, on the brief). Charles A. Fiore, Gloucester County Prosecutor, attorney for … AN 1 "An 'open plea' [i]s one that d[oes] not include a recommendation from the State, nor a prior indication from the …
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… Borough) appeals from a final agency decision issued by the Commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Transportation … aptly summarized the effect of the ordinances: "designat[ing] the listed streets as no through streets for … GENERAL'S OPINION ISSUED TO THE DIVISION OF MOTOR VEHICLES ELEVEN YEARS BEFORE THE DOT WAS ESTABLISHED FOR AN …
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… Russo, and answered two specific interrogatories that compelled the imposition of a life sentence without parole … counsel used the cell phone records during summation "to discredit . . . Kissel's testimony." The judge found trial … of a bank check and deposit stamp showing his landlord deposited the check for $2350 into his account one week before …
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… Public Defender, attorney for appellant (John A. Albright, Designated Counsel; William P. Welaj, on the brief). Michael … and twelve-year-old V.M. entered a park in Elizabeth accompanied by their mother, G.S.-M. (mother). J.M., who was … FROM TRIAL COUNSEL. A. THE PREVAILING LEGAL PRINCIPLES REGARDING CLAIMS OF INEFFECTIVE ASSISTANCE OF COUNSEL, …