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1 State v. Rasheed Mahammad -- rank: 1000

... right to introduce catch-all mitigating evidence. (pp. 9-16). 2. The State Constitution does not afford capital defendants broader protection ... Defender, argued the cause for respondent and cross-appellant ( Susan L. Reisner , Public Defender, attorney).          Catherine A. Foddai , Deputy Attorney General ... impact evidence in Payne v. Tennessee , 501 U.S. 808 , 111 S. Ct. 2597 , 115 L. Ed.2d 720 (1991), the New Jersey Legislature enacted the victim ... Bey II ), cert. denied , ___ U.S. ___, ll5 S. Ct. ll3l, l 20 L. Ed 2 d l093 (l995). The death ...

docket:	a-138-95
court:	njsupreme
decided:	1996-06-28
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citation:	145 N.J. 23
Document Size:	180700

2 Planned Parenthood of Central New Jersey v. John J. Farmer, Jr. -- rank: 992

... surgical care related to pregnancy and childbirth. (Pp. 15-27). 2.    Other states have enacted legislation similar to New Jersey's ... or her child.” N.J.S.A. 9:17A-1.2. We decide today that the classification created by the Legislature ... U.S. 833 , 851, 112 S. Ct. 2791 , 2807, 120 L. Ed.2d 674 , 698 (1992). Because a minor's right to ... 1999, by its terms to take effect ninety days thereafter. L. 1999, c. 145, § 2 to 13 (codified at See footnote 1 1 sought ...

docket:	a-52-99
court:	njsupreme
decided:	2000-08-15
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citation:	165 N.J. 609
Document Size:	135577

3 State v. Robert O. Marshall -- rank: 978

... be precluded because of a procedural bar. (Pp. 14-30). 2. In respect of defendant's claims that the State improperly ... appeal from the Superior Court, Law Division, Atlantic County. Judith L. Borman , First Assistant Deputy Public Defender and Joan D. Van ... Pelt , Deputy Public Defender, argued the cause for appellant ( Susan L. Reisner , Public Defender, attorney; Ms. Borman , Ms. Van Pelt and ... BILLY WAYNE MCKINNON 38              1.    McKinnon's Plea Agreement 39              2.    Other Claims Relating to McKinnon's Credibility 45              3.    McKinnon ... Suppressed on the Ground That It Was Improperly Seized 72              2.    Claims Based on Evidence Relevant to Whether the Tape Should ... THE VICTIM OF A CRIME 105              1.    In General 105              2.    The Tire 107              3.    Counsel's Failure to Elicit ...

docket:	a-38-95
court:	njsupreme
decided:	1997-03-05
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citation:	130 N.J. 109
Document Size:	586551

4 State of New Jersey v. David Loftin -- rank: 968

... The Scope of the Statistical Universe             of Comparison Cases. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38         2.    Individual Proportionality Review. . . . . . . . 44             a.    Frequency Analysis. . . . . . . . . . . . . 44                  i.    Salient ... Focus of Review . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92         1.    The Universe of Cases. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95         2.    Method of Classifying Cases . . . . . . . . . . 95     C.    Comparison of Cases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97         1.    Comparison Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98         2.    Frequency Analysis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101             a.    Salient-Factors Test. . . . . . . . . . . .102             b.    Index ... Terror: B(1) . . . . . . . . 1-a                     A)    George Booker (1 and 2). . . . . 1-a                     B)    John Fauntenberry. . . . . . . . 3-a                     C)    Richard Feaster (2). . . . . . . 5-a                     D)    James Koedatich (1A) . . . . . . 8-a                     E)    James ... with One Additional                              Aggravating Factor or Particular                                  Violence/Terror: B(2) . . . . . . . .10-a                     A)    Marko Bey (2B) . . . . . . . . .10-a                     B)     ...

docket:	a-86-96
court:	njsupreme
decided:	1999-02-01
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citation:	157 N.J. 253
Document Size:	484984

5 State v. Nathaniel Harvey -- rank: 950

... was to inflict only serious bodily injury. (pp. 15-22) 2. The trial court's instruction and the verdict sheet prevented ... Assistant Deputies Public Defender, argued the cause for appellant ( Susan L. Reisner , Public Defender, attorney). Nancy A. Hulett , Deputy Attorney General ... 407 (1990) ( Harvey I ), cert. denied , 499 U.S. 931 , 111 S. Ct. 1336 , 113 L. Ed.2d 268 (1991). The phrase "Gerald charge" refers to a ... car tour to point out the locations of his crimes.         2. October 29, 1985     At 10:00 a.m. on ...

docket:	a-23-95
court:	njsupreme
decided:	1997-07-30
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citation:	121 N.J. 407
Document Size:	449461

6 /usr/local/share/www/libweb/collections/courts/supreme/a4214svd.opn.html -- rank: 950

... that the offense is “serious.� (pp. 8-12) 2. The New Jersey Constitution also provides a right to trial ... amicus curiae American Civil Liberties Union of New Jersey ( Edward L. Barocas , Legal Director, attorney). Jeffrey Evan Gold argued the cause ... J. 109 , 130 (1990), cert. denied , 499 U.S. 947 , 111 S. Ct. 1413 , 113 L. Ed.2d 466 (1991). Since then, however, the Legislature has amended ... denied , 396 U.S. 1021 , 90 S. Ct. 593 , 24 L. Ed.2d 514 (1970). Lastly, the State offers a ...

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7 Jersey v. James R. Denelsbeck -- rank: 950

... that the offense is “serious.� (pp. 8-12) 2. The New Jersey Constitution also provides a right to trial ... amicus curiae American Civil Liberties Union of New Jersey ( Edward L. Barocas , Legal Director, attorney). Jeffrey Evan Gold argued the cause ... J. 109 , 130 (1990), cert. denied , 499 U.S. 947 , 111 S. Ct. 1413 , 113 L. Ed.2d 466 (1991). Since then, however, the Legislature has amended ... denied , 396 U.S. 1021 , 90 S. Ct. 593 , 24 L. Ed.2d 514 (1970). Lastly, the State offers a ...

docket:	a-42-14
court:	New Jersey Supreme Court
decided:	2016-05-12
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Document Size:	212208

8 Lula M. Henry v. New Jersey Department of Human Services -- rank: 947

... N.J.S.A. 10:5-1 to -49 (LAD). 2 In early 2006 , Henry learned from a union representative that ... s ruling on the law was correct. (pp. 9-10) 2. When a plaintiff claims an employer engaged in unlawful discrimination ... II, Paragraph 1 of the New Jersey Constitution and Rule 2:13-2(a); is consistent with more than 800 similar assignments made ... action “accrued.� N.J.S.A. 2A:14-2. Montells , supra , 133 N.J. at 285. In this case ... Am. , 142 N.J. 520 , 540 (1995); R. 4:46-2. Plaintiff obtained an Associate in Applied Science Degree in ...

docket:	a-69-09
court:	New Jersey Supreme Court
decided:	2010-12-10
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citation:	204 N.J. 320 9 A.3d 882
Document Size:	821745

9 DOE V. PORITZ -- rank: 942

... Poritz, Attorney General, etc. (A-170/171-94) Argued May 2, 1995 -- Decided July 25, 1995 WILENTZ, C.J., writing for ... notification based on the likelihood of reoffense.(pp. 3-5) 2. The Legislature's decision to make previously-convicted offenders subject ... OF NEW JERSEY,     Defendant-Respondent     and Cross-Appellant.         Argued May 2, 1995 -- Decided July 25, 1995 On certification to the Superior ... Jersey, argued the cause pro se ( Ms. Poritz , attorney; Joseph L. Yannotti and Jane A. Grall , Assistant Attorneys General, and Madeleine ... counsel; Ms. Grall , Ms. Mansier , Michael J. Haas and Karen L. Suter , Senior Deputy Attorneys General, Rhonda S. Berliner , Patrick DeAlmeida ... II, argued the cause for amicus curiae Public Defender ( Susan L. Reisner , Public Defender, attorney). John J. Gibbons argued the ...

docket:	a-170-94
court:	njsupreme
decided:	1995-07-25
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citation:	142 N.J. 1
Document Size:	387194

10 McNeil v. Legislative Apportionment Commission -- rank: 936

... New Jersey Constitution’s political boundary requirement, Article IV, Section 2, Paragraph 3, now can be validly enforced with respect to ... 2001), Republicans and others alleged that the plan violated Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 (VRA) and plaintiffs ... it violated the political boundary requirement of Article IV, Section 2, Paragraph 3 of the New Jersey Constitution. On cross-motions ... of a redistricting plan that conforms with Article IV, Section 2, Paragraph 3 of the New Jersey Constitution.     The Supreme Court ... on the Supremacy Clause, U.S. Const. Art. VI. cl. 2, in order to comply with the VRA. The Law Division ... not enforceable against Newark and Jersey City. (Pp. 7-18) 2. Bodine VII , Scrimminger , and Davenport II did not directly ...

docket:	a-73-02
court:	njsupreme
decided:	2003-07-31
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citation:	177 N.J. 364
Document Size:	142099

11 State v. Traci E. Stanton -- rank: 934

... parole disqualifier was granted. The Court heard argument on January 2, 2002, and decided to withhold disposition until the United States ... 1) that the defendant operated a motor vehicle or vessel; (2) that the defendant’s operation caused the death of another ... substantially more than two or three beers as everyone remember[ed]” and that “[t]he manner in which the accident occurred ... minimum parole ineligibility,] N.J.S.A. 2C:11-5b(2)[,] and the corresponding NERA provision [requiring a defendant to serve ... a violent crime,] N.J.S.A. 2C:43-7.2.” Stanton , supra , 339 N.J. Super. at 7. Specifically, “NERA ... jury.” Ibid. On the other hand, 108 N.J. 98, 111, cert. denied , New Jersey v. DeLuca , 484 U.S. ...

docket:	a-7-01
court:	njsupreme
decided:	2003-04-17
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citation:	176 N.J. 75
Document Size:	118185

12 State v. David A. Cooper -- rank: 931

... sentence.     On July 18, 1993, the six-year-old victim, L.G., her mother, and two sisters were visiting relatives in ... children were playing in the fenced-in backyard. Defendant lured L.G. away from the other children and eventually picked her ... walked away with her. The other children went and told L.G.'s mother what had occurred. L.G.'s mother, adult relatives, and neighbors searched for L.G. and called out to her, but they could not ... in the search. Within a few hours after her disappearance, L.G.'s body was found under a porch of ...

docket:	a-99-96
court:	njsupreme
decided:	1997-08-20
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citation:	142 N.J. 449
Document Size:	252767

13 STATE V. BOBBY LEE BROWN -- rank: 929

... that the State has met that burden. (pp. 25-32) 2.    The trial court's charge to the jury on the ... II, argued the cause for appellant and cross-respondent ( Susan L. Reisner , Acting Public Defender, attorney). Nancy A. Hulett , Deputy Attorney ... and said that he would be willing to pay Runyon $2,000 for it. Defendant stated that he wanted the gun ... the Legislature enacted the New Jersey Death Penalty Act (Act), L. 1982, c. 111, and "resurrect[ed] the distinction between a principal and an accomplice" for ...

docket:	a-20-93
court:	njsupreme
decided:	1994-12-21
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citation:	138 N.J. 481
Document Size:	257909

14 STATE OF NEW JERSEY V. ANTHONY DIFRISCO -- rank: 926

... his plea to the capital murder charge. (pp. 7-13) 2. Original trial counsel's erroneous sentencing prediction -- that DiFrisco would ... Assistant Deputy Public Defender, argued the cause for appellant ( Susan L. Reisner , Acting Public Defender, attorney).          Hilary L. Brunell , Assistant Prosecutor, argued the cause for respondent ( Clifford J ... Defendant appeals directly to this Court as of right. R. 2:2-l(a)(3). We affirm the imposition of the death ...

docket:	a-98-93
court:	njsupreme
decided:	1994-07-27
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citation:	137 N.J. 434
Document Size:	242186

15 State of New Jersey v. Jesse Timmendequas -- rank: 918

... for a further interview. Timmendequas arrived at the station at 2:50 a.m. He was read Miranda warnings, and signed ... there is no evidence of jury taint. (pp. 26-51) 2. There was nationwide publicity surrounding the adoption of Megan' Law ... Court, Law Division, Mercer County.          William R. Smith and Jay L. Wilensky , Assistant Deputy Public Defenders, argued the cause for appellant ... appeals directly to this Court as of right. See R. 2:2-1(a)(3). We affirm defendant's conviction for murder ... advance to kill or seriously injure the victim (twelve jurors); (2) felt remorse (six jurors); (3) was subjected to years ...

docket:	a-172-97
court:	njsupreme
decided:	1999-08-10
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citation:	161 N.J. 515
Document Size:	446325