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136 STATE OF NEW JERSEY v. MICHAEL RICHARD POWERS -- rank: 570

... physical interference . . . or by means of any independently unlawful act." N.J.S.A. 2C:29-1(a). The State claimed that by way of "physical interference ... the motor vehicle stop," obstructed the officer. As noted earlier, N.J.S.A. 2C:29-1(a) declares that a person commits the offense of obstruction ... physical interference," he could not be found to have violated N.J.S.A. 2C:29-1(a). 3 The Legislature's definition of "driver" is not ...

docket:	a3764-14
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2016-12-14
status:	published
citation:	448 N.J.Super. 69 150 A.3d 951
Document Size:	25238

137 STATE OF NEW JERSEY v. JOSHUA EVANS -- rank: 570

... defendant with fourth-degree obstruction of the administration of law, N.J.S.A. 2C:29-1(b) (count one); third- degree resisting arrest, N.J.S ...

docket:	a4133-18
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2021-08-18
status:	Unpublished
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138 STATE OF NEW JERSEY v. HARRY L. CAVER -- rank: 567

... degree obstructing the administration of law or other governmental function, N.J.S.A. 2C:29-1 (count four). Defendant was found guilty of all counts and ...

docket:	a2852-11
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2013-02-27
status:	unpublished
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139 STATE OF NEW JERSEY v. LUIS SARZOZA-GUZMAN -- rank: 567

... degree obstructing the administration of law or other governmental function, N.J.S.A. 2C:29-1 (count four). The trial judge dismissed count five, third-degree ...

docket:	a0443-10
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2013-01-23
status:	unpublished
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140 STATE OF NEW JERSEY v. K.D.C. -- rank: 567

... originally arrested and charged with fourth-degree obstruction, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2C:29-1, because he attempted to close the door of his bedroom ... or obstacle, or by means of any independently unlawful act.' N.J.S.A. 2C:29-1(a). In State v. Crawley, the Court 'construe[d] 'lawfully ... The record supports the judge's conclusion that defendant violated N.J.S.A. 2C:29-1(a), when he entered his bedroom and attempted to close ... conclude Officer Shaver lawfully arrested defendant for obstruction, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2C:29-1. Additionally, the judge ruled the police lawfully searched defendant incident ...

docket:	a3080-17
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2020-02-21
status:	Unpublished
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141 STATE OF NEW JERSEY v. PATRICK JULNEY -- rank: 567

... defendants were separately charged with fourth-degree obstruction of law, N.J.S.A. 2C:29-1 (count twenty-one). During the course of a hearing on ...

docket:	a3754-09
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2012-02-10
status:	unpublished
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142 Thisopinion shall not "constitute precedent or be binding upon any court." Although it is posted on the internet, this opinion is binding only on the parties in the case and its use in other cases is limited. R.1:36-3 STATE OF NEW JERSEY v. -- rank: 565

... of obstructing the administration of law or other governmental function, N.J.S.A. 2C:29-1, a disorderly persons offense. On appeal, defendant argues: DEFENDANT DID ... obstacle' that would satisfy the components of the obstruction charge. N.J.S.A. 2C:29-1(a). The State argues we should affirm, as "the refusal ... apartment "constitute[d] . . . physical interference and obstruction in violation of [ N.J.S.A. ] 2C:29-1." We begin our review by acknowledging it is limited. We ... turn to the statute which defendant was convicted of violating. N.J.S.A. 2C:29-1, obstructing administration of law or other governmental function, provides: A ... avoiding compliance with law without affirmative interference with governmental functions. [ N.J.S.A. 2C:29-1(a) (emphasis added).] "The purpose of this statute is 'to ... or obstacle, or by means of any independently unlawful act. " N.J.S.A. 2C:29-1. [ Ibid. (emphasis added).] In determining whether a defendant violated ...

docket:	a3984-15
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2017-07-14
status:	unpublished
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143 /usr/local/share/www/libweb/collections/courts/appellate/a4241-17.opn.html -- rank: 565

... for a crime, otherwise it is a disorderly persons offense. [ N.J.S.A. 2C:29-1. (emphasis added)]. 14 A- 4241-17T1 dealing drugs at that ... or 'flight' as independent means of obstructing a lawful investigation. N.J.S.A. 2C:29-1. As the Court in Crawley observed, 'any flight from police ... from lawfully performing an official function by means of flight . . . ' N.J.S.A. 2C:29-1 (emphasis added). Both Williams and Crawley hold that an investigative ...

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144 STATE OF NEW JERSEY v. KABAKA ATIBA -- rank: 565

... and (6) fourth-degree obstruction of the administration of law, N.J.S.A. 2C:29-1. Thereafter, defendant moved to suppress the physical evidence found during ...

docket:	a5606-14
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2017-03-07
status:	unpublished
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145 STATE OF NEW JERSEY v. MAYHEW D. WATSON, JR -- rank: 565

... Mayhew D. Watson, Jr. was convicted of fourth-degree obstruction, N.J.S.A. 2C:29-1 (count one), third-degree resisting arrest, N.J.S.A ...

docket:	a4142-10
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2012-10-26
status:	unpublished
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146 STATE OF NEW JERSEY IN THE INTEREST OF D.D a juvenile -- rank: 565

... placed under arrest for obstruction of the administration of law, N.J.S.A. 2C:29-1. On their arrest, Detective Sullivan searched D.D. and retrieved ... an official function by . . . means of any independently unlawful act." N.J.S.A. 2C:29-1. As acknowledged by both parties at the suppression proceeding, an "independently unlawful act" under N.J.S.A. 2C:29-1 includes committing the offense of hindering apprehension or prosecution, N ...

docket:	a3401-06
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decided:	2009-05-19
status:	Unpublished
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147 Michele Meade v. Township of Livingston -- rank: 563

... a second complaint against Meade, alleging obstruction in violation of N.J.S.A. 2C:29-1. Meade was acquitted of all charges in 2014. Meanwhile, the ... obstruct and stop an authorized ESU training exercise in violation N.J.S.[A.] 2C:29-1.” That second charge was decided after a two-day ...

docket:	a-52-20
court:	NJ Supreme Court
decided:	2021-12-30
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148 STATE OF NEW JERSEY v. JAMEEL MADISON -- rank: 563

... A. 2C:29-2; and obstructing the administration of law, N.J.S.A. 2C:29-1. These charges were dismissed pursuant to the plea agreement. 3 ...

docket:	a4285-12
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2015-03-11
status:	unpublished
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149 STATE OF NEW JERSEY v. CHARLES CARTER, JR -- rank: 563

... five); fourth-degree obstruction of law or other governmental function, N.J.S.A. 2C:29-1 (count eight); and, third-degree resisting arrest, N.J.S ...

docket:	a5147-11
court:	New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2014-05-05
status:	Published
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150 STATE OF NEW JERSEY v. Quentin -- rank: 563

... b)(3); (3) fourth-degree obstructing the administration of law, N.J.S.A. 2C:29-1(a) and (b); (4) third-degree resisting arrest, N.J ...

docket:	a2649-14
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2016-11-22
status:	unpublished
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