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1 State v. Michelle Lodzinski -- rank: 1000

... the burden of proving causation in two distinct respects. First, N.J.S.A. 2C:2-3(a)(1) required the State to prove beyond a 33 ... J. 249, 263 (2013) (noting the State’s burden under N.J.S.A. 2C:2-3(a) to prove that “the event would not have ... prove beyond a reasonable doubt the element of causation under N.J.S.A. 2C:2-3(b). The statute provides that [w]hen the offense requires ... actor’s liability or on the gravity of his offense. [N.J.S.A. 2C:2-3(b).] As explained by a leading commentator on the Code ... ” Cannel, New Jersey Criminal Code Annotated, cmt. 4 on N.J.S.A. 2C:2-3 (2020). The State was permitted to rely entirely on circumstantial ... which” Timmy’s death would not have occurred, thus meeting N.J.S.A. 2C:2-3(a)(1)’s

docket:	a-50-19
court:	NJ Supreme Court
decided:	2021-05-26
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2 State of New Jersey in the Interest of A.D. -- rank: 965

... less serious or less extensive injury or harm occurred.” N.J.S.A. 2C:2-3(d). However, [w]hen the offense requires that the defendant ... actor’s liability or on the gravity of his offense. [ N.J.S.A. 2C:2-3(b).] The law of transferred intent is potentially relevant given ... motion. Bridges , supra , 133 N.J. at 468; see also N.J.S.A. 2C:2-3; N.J.S.A. 2C:2-6; N.J.S ... c)(1), and the doctrine of transferred intent codified in N.J.S.A. 2C:2-3. Accordingly, we concur with the Appellate Division panel that the ...

docket:	A-122-10
court:	NJ Supreme Court
decided:	2012-09-20
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citation:	212 N.J. 200 52 A.3d 1024
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3 /usr/local/share/www/libweb/collections/courts/appellate/a1137-17.opn.html -- rank: 962

... AND XIV; N.J. CONSTITUTION, ARTICLE I, PARAGRAPH 10]. A. N.J.S.[A.] 2C:2-3(b) – CAUSATION. B. N.J.S[A.]. 2C:2 ...

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4 State v. Joey J. Fowler -- rank: 960

... or knowingly. N.J.S.A. 2C:11-2, -3. N.J.S.A. 2C:2-3(b) explains that “the actual result must be within ... J.S.A. 2C:11-3. With respect to causation, N.J.S.A. 2C:2-3(b) explains that, [w]hen the offense requires that the ...

docket:	a-5-18
court:	NJ Supreme Court
decided:	2019-07-30
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5 State of New Jersey v. Kevin M. Campfield -- rank: 937

... actor’s liability or on the gravity of his offense. [ N.J.S.A. 2C:2-3(c).] Thus, when a defendant is tried for reckless manslaughter ...

docket:	a-43-11
court:	New Jersey Supreme Court
decided:	2013-01-10
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6 STATE OF NEW JERSEY v. OMAR SHAHEER THOMAS -- rank: 935

Original Wordprocessor Version (NOTE: The status of this decision is Unpublished .) NOT FOR PUBLICATION WITHOUT THE APPROVAL OF THE APPELLATE DIVISION SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY APPELLATE DIVISION DOCKET NO. A-3347-08T4 STATE OF NEW JERSEY, Plaintiff-Respondent, v. OMAR SHAHEER THOMAS, Defendant-Appellant. _________________________________________ April 19, 2013 Submitted December 21 ...

docket:	a3347-08
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2013-04-19
status:	unpublished
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7 State v. Pelham -- rank: 912

... actor's liability or on the gravity of his offense. [ N.J.S.A. 2C:2-3.] The causation requirement of our Code contains two parts, a ... 2C:1-13a, -14h(1)(a), -14i; See footnote 6 ���� N.J.S.A. 2C:2-3 addresses the causation requirements of reckless homicide. First, the defendant ... New Jersey Criminal Law Revision Commission cmts. 1 & 3 on N.J.S.A. 2C:2-3 at 49-51 (1971) (N.J. Final Report); MPC � 2 ... elements of MPC � 2.03 verbatim, and do not include N.J.S.A. 2C:2-3�s additional requirements that the actual result of a defendant ... 8 See Haw. Rev. Stat. � 704-214 to �217 (1993); N.J.S.A. 2C:2-3. Footnote: 9 See Del. Code Ann. tit. 11, � 261 (2001 ...

docket:	a-26-02
court:	njsupreme
decided:	2003-06-19
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citation:	176 N.J. 448
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8 STATE OF NEW JERSEY v. JOSEPH A. FERRETTI -- rank: 892

... in State v. Buckley, 216 N.J. 249 (2013). See N.J.S.A. 2C:2-3(a). First, a jury must determine if a defendant's ... characterized by the Court as the 'but for' test under N.J.S.A. 2C:2-3(a)(1). Buckley, 216 N.J. at 263. Next, inasmuch ... prove recklessness, the jury must 'conduct[] a 'culpability assessment' under N.J.S.A. 2C:2-3(c),' id. at 263-64 (quoting State v. Pelham, 176 ... 6 [Id. at 263 (alterations in original) (emphasis added) (quoting N.J.S.A. 2C:2-3(c)).] The 'actual result' in a vehicular homicide case is ... Id. at 264. The Buckley Court recognized bifurcated prongs of N.J.S.A. 2C:2-3(c)— separated by the words, 'if not'—in ... was 'within the risk of which the actor is aware.' N.J.S.A. 2C:2-3(c). Alternatively, causation may be proven under the second ...

docket:	a4310-17
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2020-04-30
status:	Unpublished
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9 STATEOF NEW JERSEY v. ERICK P. UZCATEGUI -- rank: 882

... lifted status was relevant to the issue of causation under N.J.S.A. 2C:2-3(c), specifically, 'whether or not the significant modifications to the ... vessel recklessly.' N.J.S.A. 2C:11-5(a). N.J.S.A. 2C:2-3(c) provides: When the offense requires that the defendant recklessly ... the jury to determine whether there is 'but for' causation. N.J.S.A. 2C:2-3(a)(1). If that threshold determination is made, and the ... causation inquiry is governed by the two- pronged standard of N.J.S.A. 2C:2-3(c). Under the first prong of that test, the statute ... was 'within the risk of which the actor is aware.' N.J.S.A. 2C:2- 3(c). Alternatively, causation may be proven under the second component ... the elements of vehicular homicide, and interpreting the language of N.J.S.A. 2C:2-3. Id. at 261-70. Ultimately, the Court held that ...

docket:	a4388-14
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2018-03-13
status:	unpublished
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10 /usr/local/share/www/libweb/collections/courts/appellate/squibs16-17.opn.html -- rank: 880

... defendant acted purposely, and that the doctrine of transferred intent, N.J.S.A. 2C:2-3(d), cannot elevate the act of spitting, even if an ...

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11 STATE OF NEW JERSEY v. KEVIN M. CAMPFIELD -- rank: 837

... J.S.A. 2C:2-2(b)(3). According to N.J.S.A. 2C:2-3, a. Conduct is the cause of a result when: (1 ... the risk of which [Campfield was] aware" at the time. N.J.S.A. 2C:2-3(c). Consequently, the missing element is awareness. At the plea ...

docket:	a5618-07
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2011-06-28
status:	unpublished
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12 STATE OF NEW JERSEY v. JOHN C. EMILI -- rank: 832

... multi-step analysis. Buckley, 216 N.J. at 263; see N.J.S.A. 2C:2-3. Initially, the jury must determine whether the State has established ... establish vehicular homicide, the jury must conduct a 'culpability assessment.' N.J.S.A. 2C:2-3(c); Buckley, 216 N.J. at 263. To find culpability ... same kind of injury or harm as the probable result . . . .' N.J.S.A. 2C:2-3(c). Thus, the first prong of N.J.S.A. 2C:2-3(c) requires the jury to assess whether defendant was aware ... of a fatal motor vehicle accident. . . . The second prong of N.J.S.A. 2C:2-3(c) . . . requires proof that the actual result -- in this case ... element of causation is established under the first prong of N.J.S.A. 2C:2-3(c).' Ibid. (citing State v. Martin, 119 N.J. ...

docket:	a5195-15
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2018-03-08
status:	unpublished
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13 STATE OF NEW JERSEY , v. GREGORY J. PARKHILL -- rank: 825

... have delivered the model jury charge on causation, consistent with N.J.S.A. 2C:2-3(c). The court also should have instructed the jury, as ... 2004), n.2; see also Model Jury Charges (Criminal), 'Causation (N.J.S.A. 2C:2-3)' (approved June 10, 2013). The court delivered the model charge ... for which the result in question would not have occurred.' N.J.S.A. 2C:2-3(a)(1). In other words, the State need prove 'the ... same kind of injury or harm as the probable result.' N.J.S.A. 2C:2-3(c); Buckley, 216 N.J. at 263. Only in the ... actor's liability or on the gravity of his offense.' N.J.S.A. 2C:2-3(c); Buckley, 216 N.J. at 263. In a vehicular ... a] stop sign was relevant to 'but for' causation under N.J.S.A. 2C:2-3(a)').3 This case is more like Jamerson than ...

docket:	a4802-17
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2019-11-25
status:	Published
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14 /usr/local/share/www/libweb/collections/courts/appellate/a3472-17.opn.html -- rank: 820

... result is a probable consequence of the actor's conduct.' N.J.S.A. 2C:2-3(e). In the strict liability offense codified in N.J ... language defendant refers to mirrors the 'probable consequence' language of N.J.S.A. 2C:2-3(e). Defendant contends that if Schubert had not cut in ... remote, accidental . . . or dependent on another's volitio nal act . . . .' N.J.S.A. 2C:2-3(b). Similarly, '[w]hen the offense requires that the A ... too remote, accidental . . . or dependent on another's volitional act . . . .' N.J.S.A. 2C:2-3(b). Under this statute, as opposed to the aggravated assault ...

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15 STATE OF NEW JERSEY v. NICOLE GUYETTE -- rank: 810

... S.O.'s death from defendant's actions. Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2C:2-3, a. Conduct is the cause of a result when: (1 ... of his offense. A judge should instruct the jury explaining N.J.S.A. 2C:2-3(b), -3(c), or both when causation is a fundamental ... s] conduct." But the judge did not include instructions on N.J.S.A. 2C:2-3(b) or -3(c). Nevertheless, the jury was sufficiently aware ...

docket:	a1984-11
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2013-11-20
status:	unpublished
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