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- A-0097-18T2 Opinionnjcourts.gov… defendant pleaded guilty to second-degree conspiracy to commit kidnapping, N.J.S.A. 2C:5-2(a)(2), and first-degree … and without merit. Defendant appeals, arguing in three points that he was "entitled to an evidentiary hearing," … written opinion. R. 2:11-3(e)(2). We add only the following comments. 3 A-0097-18T2 In his PCR petition, defendant …
- A-1491-21 Opinionnjcourts.gov… quoted portions of the statute, stating: "A person commits an offense if with purpose to hinder his own … act to suppress evidence and obstruct evidence. The mental component, folks, again is purpose. I read it to you in two …
- A-1275-20 Opinionnjcourts.gov… was indicted for second degree criminal attempt to commit sexual assault, N.J.S.A. 2C: 14-2(c)(4) and N.J.S.A. … subject to a three- year period of parole ineligibility, compliance with the registration requirements of Megan's … asserted his health issues placed him at a greater risk of complications if he contracted Covid-19. Judge Marbrey …
- A-5537-14T2 Opinionnjcourts.gov… Armed with this information, the Division filed a verified complaint and an order to show cause (OTSC) in the Family Part. The Division sought an order compelling defendant to: (1) undergo a substance abuse … on short notice seeking to dismiss the Division's verified complaint and OTSC. The Law Guardian supported the …
- A-3390-15T3 Opinionnjcourts.gov… thorough and well-reasoned written opinion. We add these comments. University is the owner of property in the Borough … constructed by University. Most of the buildings were completed as of October 1, 2007. A certificate of occupancy … assessing zero dollars for an improvement cannot be remedied through the omitted assessment procedure); Inwood …
- A-2082-15T4 Opinionnjcourts.gov… defendant into giving his statement by that purported communication. We discern the pertinent facts from the … that defendant said yes, but told him he felt more comfortable speaking in Spanish. Detective Kowsaluk then … Spanish. Detective Carrasquillo testified that he did not communicate with defendant outside the interview room. 1 …
- A-2744-15T3 Opinionnjcourts.gov… BALACUIT, Plaintiff-Appellant, v. TOWER NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY, Defendant-Respondent. … summary judgment to defendant Tower National Insurance Company (Tower). At all relevant times, Tower NOT FOR … expressly excluded in the insured's policy." Plaintiff then commenced this action. After discovery, Tower filed the …
- A-5241-14T3 Opinionnjcourts.gov… say we affirmed the trial court's dismissal of plaintiff's complaint against all defendants, including Grodeck. In his complaint, plaintiff alleged defendants violated his civil … In his motion seeking the dismissal of plaintiff's complaint, Grodeck requested counsel fees in the event the …
- A-5483-15T3 Opinionnjcourts.gov… and raises the following argument: POINT I THE TRIAL COURT COMMITTED REVERSIBLE ERROR IN DENYING [DEFENDANT] A HEARING …
- A-0134-16T3 Opinionnjcourts.gov… N.J. 236, 240 (1995)). Admission into PTI is "based on a recommendation by the criminal division manager, as Director … it must further be shown that the prosecutorial error complained of will clearly subvert the goals underlying …
- A-4136-15T2 Opinionnjcourts.gov… SABO, her husband, Plaintiffs-Respondents, v. MILLENNIUM COMMUNICATIONS GROUP, INC., and J. FLETCHER CREAMER & SON, … INC., a/k/a VERIZON FIOS, PUBLIC SERVICE ELECTRIC AND GAS COMPANY, a/k/a PSE&G, INC., PASSAIC COUNTY SHERIFF'S … Peter S. Cuddihy argued the cause for respondent Millennium Communications Group Inc. (Margolis Edelstein, attorneys; …
- njcourts.gov… issue. In recent years, leaders in the New Jersey legal community have worked together to develop a series of … of this Judicial Conference. I want to make clear that I come to this Conference with an open mind, ready to listen … and they allow experienced trial lawyers to rely on gut instincts that develop over many years and are sometimes …
- A-0310-16T3 Opinionnjcourts.gov… defendant claimed trial counsel failed to "investigate, communicate, prepare or explain . . . trial strategy . . . … of" the deputy medical examiner about "stippling" marks, or communicate defendant's "wishes for a negotiated plea … petition by order dated August 4, 2016. The judge issued a comprehensive, fifteen- page written decision setting forth …
- A-3755-18T2 Opinionnjcourts.gov… A.J.'s parents1 filed a "wrongful life" medical malpractice complaint against defendant 1 A.J.'s parents sue … intended to make clear that "Dr. Matuozzi was 2 Plaintiffs' complaint names Dr. Pak-Kan Albert Lo, Dr. Hinrichs, and … at least 10mm in diameter." In light of the apparent miscommunication at the start of Dr. Matuozzi's deposition, the …
- A-2719-17T3 Opinionnjcourts.gov… plea agreement to the school zone charge, with the State recommending a five-year sentence with one- and-one-half years … motion to withdraw his guilty plea. Defendant has completed his sentence. Defendant did not file a direct … now appeals that decision. He raises the following points in his brief: I. THE PCR COURT ERRED WHEN IT HELD THE …
- A-3797-16T2 Opinionnjcourts.gov… offenses; the increasing seriousness of the offenses; the commission of multiple offenses underlying the prison term; … incarcerations had not deterred his criminal behavior; the commission of institutional infractions, which were … point, the panel concluded that petitioner 1 Petitioner committed the multiple murders while on bail for another …
- A-2340-17T2 Opinionnjcourts.gov… One suspect was apprehended 3 A-2340-17T2 in the rear compartment of the U-Haul, three suspects fled from the … concludes from the application that: (a) a crime has been committed and is under active investigation, and (b) there … basis from which to believe that the person sought may have committed the crime, and (c) the results of the physical …
- A-0070-17T4 Opinionnjcourts.gov… men in the courtyard of the Arlington Garden apartment complex and saw one of the men reach into the waistband of … R. 2:11-3(e)(1)(E). We add only the following brief comments. Defendant first asserts that the trial court … that "[s]pecifically, the State alleges that the defendant committed the act of fleeing after officers required that he …
- A-2052-16T4 Opinionnjcourts.gov… that they exist. [N.J.S.A. 2C:2-2(b)(1).] Accordingly, to commit an obstruction offense, a person must be aware that a … demonstrates that defendant was aware of Santiago's lawful command to stop, but rather than comply, chose to flee to avoid his apprehension. In doing …
- A-5191-14T1 Opinionnjcourts.gov… counsel, a reasonable probability existed that the outcome of the appeal would have been different. Defendant … the issues, the judge consolidated several of the thirteen points raised with respect to trial counsel which dealt with … such issues as follows: (1) "the trial counsel failed to communicate the defendant's plea offer to the State;" (2) …