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1 In the Matter of the Expungement Petition of J.S. -- rank: 1000

... one-time offender” who has led an otherwise lawful existence. N.J.S.A. 2C:52-32. He argues that the concept of a “one-time ... a “one-time offender” who committed a single crime. N.J.S.A. 2C:52-32. The State characterizes each of the four offenses at issue ... life of rectitude and disassociated himself with unlawful activity[.]” N.J.S.A. 2C:52-32. From the first iteration of New Jersey’s expungement laws ... to provide relief for the “one-time offender,” N.J.S.A. 2C:52-32, and that a single criminal transaction can give rise to ... or she is a “one-time offender.” See N.J.S.A. 2C:52-32. I would hold that such individuals are eligible to apply ... have rejected their criminal past.” Id. at 580 (citing N.J.S.A . 2C:52-32). By allowing for the less strict interpretation of who ...

docket:	A-84-13
court:	NJ Supreme Court
decided:	2015-08-10
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citation:	223 N.J. 54 121 A.3d 322
Document Size:	135211

2 In the Matter of the Expungement Application of D.J.B. -- rank: 988

... life of rectitude and disassociated himself with unlawful activity . . . .” N.J.S.A. 2C:52-32. Although records of an arrest, conviction, and related proceedings remain ... “provid[e] relief to the one-time offender.” N.J.S.A. 2C:52-32. Because section 32 was part of the original 1979 expungement ... a regular means of expunging their police and criminal records . [ N.J.S.A. 2C:52-32.] To that end, the law “is designed to eliminate ... offender who has [otherwise] led a life of rectitude.” N.J.S.A. 2C:52-32. The State and the Attorney General argue that, in light ...

docket:	A-39-12
court:	NJ Supreme Court
decided:	2014-01-16
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citation:	216 N.J. 433 83 A.3d 2
Document Size:	76248

3 State v. Richard Gomes -- rank: 988

... life of rectitude and disassociated himself with unlawful activity.” N.J.S.A. 2C:52-32. However, the Legislature instructed the statute should not be interpreted ... life of rectitude and disassociat[ing] . . . with unlawful activity.” N.J.S.A. 2C:52-32. Not so with CREAMMA, where expungement of “any case� ...

docket:	a-64-65-21
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2023-02-14
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4 In the Matter of the Expungement Petition of D.H. -- rank: 939

... life of rectitude and disassociated himself with unlawful activity[.]” N.J.S.A. 2C:52-32. Also, “a central purpose of the expungement statute was ... this specific issue.” Relying heavily on the provisions of N.J.S.A. 2C:52-32, 3 the trial court described D.H. as a � ... life of rectitude and disassociated himself with unlawful activity[.]” N.J.S.A. 2C:52-32. Also, “a central purpose of the expungement statute was ... life of rectitude and disassociated himself with unlawful activity,” N.J.S.A. 2C:52-32, while insuring that “any person convicted of an offense ...

docket:	a-82-09
court:	New Jersey Supreme Court
decided:	2010-10-27
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citation:	204 N.J. 7 6 A.3d 421
Document Size:	103187

5 IN THE MATTER OF THE EXPUNGEMENT APPLICATION OF K.M.G. -- rank: 882

... expungement statutes—to give 'relief to the reformed offender.' See N.J.S.A. 2C:52-32 (emphasis added). Expungement in view of petitioner's 2017 conviction ... law or those who associate themselves with continuing criminal activity.' N.J.S.A. 2C:52-32. To be clear, the trial court's interpretation of the ... has continued to violate the law is plainly contrary to N.J.S.A. 2C:52-32. Had the A-0363-22 14 Legislature intended to exclude ... a regular means of expunging their police and criminal records.' N.J.S.A. 2C:52-32. Our Supreme Court has concluded that '[t]he Legislature is ... with the purpose of the expungement statutes as expressed in N.J.S.A. 2C:52-32. The Governor's A-0363-22 21 Office's press ...

docket:	a0363-22
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2023-11-08
status:	Published
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6 In re Petition for Expungement of the Criminal Record Belonging to T.O. -- rank: 851

... life of rectitude and disassociated himself with unlawful activity.” N.J.S.A. 2C:52-32. Not all convicted individuals, however, are eligible for expungement. Among ... Legislature’s intent to provide relief to reformed offenders, citing N.J.S.A. 2C:52-32. The ACLU, NJISJ, and VLJ advance similar arguments in support ... a regular means of expunging their police and criminal records. [N.J.S.A. 2C:52-32.] 9 Not all convicted individuals, however, are eligible for expungement ...

docket:	a-55-19
court:	NJ Supreme Court
decided:	0000-00-00
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7 STATE OF NEW JERSEY v. R. O.-S. -- rank: 825

... life of rectitude and disassociated himself with unlawful activity . . . .” N.J.S.A. 2C:52-32. 11 Moreover, as remedial legislation, the expungement statute should be ...

docket:	XP-21-0276
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2022-12-12
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8 G.D. v. Bernard Kenny and The Hudson County Democratic Organization, Inc. -- rank: 799

... life of rectitude and disassociated himself with unlawful activity.” N.J.S.A. 2C:52-32. The relief provided, however, does not include the wholesale rewriting ... life of rectitude and disassociated himself with unlawful activity.” N.J.S.A. 2C:52-32. The relief provided by the expungement statute, however, does not ...

docket:	a-85-09
court:	New Jersey Supreme Court
decided:	2011-01-31
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citation:	205 N.J. 275 15 A.3d 300
Document Size:	158272

9 In re Ronald C. Kollman, Jr., Petition for Expungement -- rank: 757

... a regular means of expunging their police and criminal records. [ N.J.S.A. 2C:52-32.] In other words, the statute is designed to eliminate � ... one-time offenders who have rejected their criminal past. See N.J.S.A. 2C:52-32; Safe Streets Strategy , supra , at 2, 24. Generic concerns aside ...

docket:	A-126-10
court:	NJ Supreme Court
decided:	2012-07-09
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citation:	210 N.J. 557 46 A.3d 1247
Document Size:	99634

10 IN THE MATTER OF THE EXPUNGEMENT APPLICATION OF K.E.B. -- rank: 728

... a regular means of expunging their police and criminal records." N.J.S.A. 2C:52-32. Furthermore, the statute "does not permit a multiple offender to ...

docket:	a5160-14
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2016-10-20
status:	unpublished
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11 IN THE MATTER OF THE APPEAL OF THE DENIAL OF M.U.'S APPLICATION -- rank: 722

... a regular means of expunging their police and criminal records. [N.J.S.A. 2C:52-32.] 'In other words, the statute is designed to eliminate 'the ...

docket:	a2535-20
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2023-03-21
status:	Published
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Document Size:	131573

12 IN THE MATTER OF THE EXPUNGEMENT APPLICATION OF P.H. PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 2C:52-1 to -32 July 17, 2014 -- rank: 697

... activity.'" D.H. , supra , 204 N.J. at 17 (quoting N.J.S.A. 2C:52-32). See also In re Kollman , 210 N.J. 557 , 568 ...

docket:	a1345-13
court:	New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	0000-00-00
status:	Published
citation:	436 N.J.Super. 427 94 A.3d 914
Document Size:	41775

13 In the Matter of Expungement Application of P.A.F. -- rank: 691

... A. 2C:52-17 to �23, -27c. In accordance with N.J.S.A. 2C:52-32, the expungement statute is to be construed �with the primary ... expungement of the criminal records of a first-time offender. N.J.S.A. 2C:52-32. The statute begins with the language: �In all cases, except ...

docket:	a-18-02
court:	njsupreme
decided:	2003-05-08
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citation:	176 N.J. 218
Document Size:	29141

14 In the Matter of the Expungement of the Arrest/Charge Records of T.B. -- rank: 691

... a regular means of expunging their police and criminal records. [N.J.S.A. 2C:52-32.] The relevant statutes have evolved over time and have steadily ...

docket:	a-18-17
court:	New Jersey Supreme Court
decided:	2019-01-08
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15 /usr/local/share/www/libweb/collections/courts/supreme/a-18-19-20-17.opn.html -- rank: 691

... a regular means of expunging their police and criminal records. [N.J.S.A. 2C:52-32.] The relevant statutes have evolved over time and have steadily ...

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