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- STATE OF NEW JERSEY VS. TAHJ J. PINES (09-07-1467, MONMOUTH COUNTY AND STATEWIDE) - Unpublished Opinionsnjcourts.gov… DEFENDANT'S 5TH[,] 6TH[,] AND 14TH AMENDMENT RIGHTS[,] COMMITTING PROSECUTORIAL MISCONDUCT. (Not Raised Below). … KNOWLEDGE BEYOND THAT WHICH IS CONTAINED IN EVIDENCE THUS COMMITTING P[R]OSECUTORIAL MISCONDUCT. (Not Raised Below). … States Constitution and this state's common law, now embodied in statute, N.J.S.A. 2A:84A-19, and evidence rule, …
- STATE OF NEW JERSEY VS. BRIAN SHEPPARD (17-07-0378, MERCER COUNTY AND STATEWIDE) - Unpublished Opinionsnjcourts.gov… Olswfski. At the time of the discovery, the bedroom was in "complete disarray." Specifically, the window blinds "were … On April 25, 2017, defendant was scheduled 9 A-0332-19 to accompany Theodore to a power-washing job in Florence. When … children left around 7:00 a.m. to go to 3 Anthony Olswfski died in a work-related accident in May 2017. His activities …
- njcourts.gov… was deprived of a fair trial, claiming: (1) the prosecutor committed misconduct by mischaracterizing the strength of … up at the basketball courts at the park and that his car died in the parking lot. M.G. testified she was scared to … information concerning what happened to her patients' bodies and what type of sexual contact occurred. The ultimate …
- njcourts.gov… or a motel room" and depicted a woman lying "on a floral comforter." According to Moreno, the woman had "[h]er eyes . … drug dealer, and that she first met him after her mother died at the Canal House, a "rooming house" where people … testimony. We therefore reject defendant's claims of unremedied "unfair prejudice." Regarding defendant's challenge to …
- njcourts.gov… pertaining to his intellectual capacity and ability to comprehend his constitutional rights. The State argued in … of argument the validity and relevance of the scientific studies M.P. relies on, those research findings do not confer … a Special Master to review and report on scientific studies pertaining to the reliability of eyewitness …
- njcourts.gov… to dismiss those counts of plaintiff Russell Forde Hornor's complaint asserting claims for breach of fiduciary duty and … Hornor, then fifty-eight-years-old, filed a seven- count complaint against the Board, New Jersey Future Farmers of … Hornor claims that after those outings, Hutler, who died in 2011, would buy the boys alcohol and drink with …
- njcourts.gov… The court also found the grand jury orientation "was comprehensive and accurate." Defendant retained new defense … the defense is bringing up. I submit, just in general, ladies and gentlemen, that all of the witnesses were very … forward." Thereafter, the prosecutor remarked: I submit, ladies and gentlemen, [A.Y.'s] demeanor, and everything about …
- STATE OF NEW JERSEY VS. NAJEEH GREEN (19-12-3588, ESSEX COUNTY AND STATEWIDE) - Unpublished Opinionsnjcourts.gov… eventually extricated and went to the hospital. She later died from internal bleeding and other significant injuries … he could identify the suspect. In December 2018, the police composed a photo array based on the DNA results. The array … N.J.S.A. 2C:15-2(b)(2), second-degree conspiracy to commit carjacking, N.J.S.A. 2C:5-2(b)(1) and 15-2(b)(2), …
- njcourts.gov… I THE TRIAL COURT ABUSED ITS DISCRETION BY ALLOWING FRESH COMPLAINT TESTIMONY. POINT II THE STATE AND COURT COERCED … some questions. Do I hate you? Absolutely. Do I hope you die? No doubt about it. Do I love you? No way Jose. Why you … there is a privilege, whether it's constitutional, or embodied in case law, or court rule or evidence rule, [t]he …
- njcourts.gov… at the same casino-hotel where the present crimes were committed in February 2018—thirteen years after the article … N.K. repeatedly testified that she thought she was going to die. Next, defendant threw N.K. onto the bed face up and … a Black man with a medium build wearing an earring, gray hoodie, and black pants and shoes. The security supervisor also …
- STATE OF NEW JERSEY VS. WILLIAM GONZALEZ (18-01-0058, SOMERSET COUNTY AND STATEWIDE) - Unpublished Opinionsnjcourts.gov… he choked her, leaving bruises and injuries that compelled her to seek medical attention in a local hospital … have no eyes and whoever is there with you is going to die." A second text message received later that same day … a family or family-like setting . . . by ordering those remedies . . . that are available to assure the safety of the …
- STATE OF NEW JERSEY VS. ANTWAN J. HORTON (10-12-1199, UNION COUNTY AND STATEWIDE) - Unpublished Opinionsnjcourts.gov… shot based upon a mistaken belief that he or Cunningham had committed a burglary at a home the night before. Rivera … to Cunningham's house and called Cunningham asking him to come outside to confirm that he was telling the truth. When … on to say he was getting pressured because his friend had died. [Rivera] was also getting 5 A-1722-16T3 pressured to …
- njcourts.gov… A grand jury indicted and charged defendant with committing first-degree murder, N.J.S.A. 2C:11-3(a)(1) and … later, the doctors removed her from life support and she died. During those four days, she had suffered from internal … States Constitution and [New Jersey]'s common law, now embodied in statute, N.J.S.A. 2A:84A-19, and evidence rule, …
- njcourts.gov… certain persons, trial. Defendant also alleges the State committed prosecutorial misconduct multiple times throughout … continued to question him about the gun that he used to commit the robbery, defendant asked, "what can I do to get … I thought he was going to shoot me, like [I was] going to die that night[,] I was so scared." Defendant testified that …
- njcourts.gov… Russell and Scott conspired with Baker and acted as his accomplices. We recounted the underlying facts in our … was taken by ambulance to a nearby hospital, where she died. Id. at 9. Subsequent investigation revealed the scheme … an adequate closing statement; and (7) prevent or seek remedies for prosecutorial misconduct.7 PCR counsel also argued …
- njcourts.gov… 2C:11-3(a)(1) or (2), with the aggravating factor of committing murder to escape detection, in violation of … scene. Efforts to save Hoey's life were unsuccessful. He died less than half an hour later at a hospital. Detective … Gregory Morris of the MCPO asked defendant where he was coming from. Defendant said he had been with his girlfriend, …
- njcourts.gov… 2C:11-3(a) or (b) (count one); first-degree conspiracy to commit murder, N.J.S.A. 2C:11-3(a) or (b) and N.J.S.A. … working as a car salesman and his highest adjusted gross income was $294,000 in 2013. Defendant's 2014 tax return … was in shock, telling the detectives: "I let my best friend die, 'cause I'm an asshole and I'm a scumbag." Defendant did …
- njcourts.gov… dispute. Jamell Scott and James Russell2 were charged as accomplices in that murder. In Indictment 09-01-0109, the … mother of Granados' girlfriend. Scott was charged as an accomplice in that murder as well. The indictments were tried … 16, 2013) (slip op. at 4-8) (footnote omitted).] Vasquez died shortly after. The handgun and two shell casings were …
- STATE OF NEW JERSEY VS. AZIM BROGSDALE (13-01-0200, ESSEX COUNTY AND STATEWIDE) - Unpublished Opinionsnjcourts.gov… Marquise Hawkins, and Jaquill Waters decided to commit a robbery. The trio drove to pick up defendant, then … a report of gunfire. Despite resuscitation attempts, K.W. died a short time later. D.A. and N.W. were taken by … They were kept in separate rooms at all times, accompanied by their mothers, and did not have an opportunity …
- njcourts.gov… IMPROPERLY FAILED TO ADDRESS MUTUAL 6 A-4250-17T1 COMBAT AS A SOURCE OF ADEQUATE PROVOCATION. (Not Raised … THE COURT: [Prosecutor], stop there. . . . All right. Ladies and gentlemen, during the State's opening statement you … to the following curative instruction read to the jury: Ladies and gentlemen, the last question is stricken. It should …