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31 STATE OF NEW JERSEY VS KEVIN SCHERZER, ET AL -- rank: 871

... or an attempt or solicitation to commit such crime; or             (2) Agrees to aid such person or persons in the planning ... to commit such crime.         [ N.J.S.A. 2C:5-2(a).] When the State prosecutes a defendant for conspiracy to ... there was a miscarriage of justice under the law." R. 2:10-1.     Quite the contrary, the evidence weighed heavily in ... assault.     N.J.R.E. 702 (formerly Evid. R. 56(2)) provides:             If scientific, technical, or other specialized knowledge will assist ... must concern matters "beyond the ken" of the average juror; (2) the scientific theory must be sufficiently reliable (generally accepted in ... fact of an actual act of abuse.          State v. W. L. , 278 N.J. Super. 295 , 302 (App. Div. 1995).      ...

docket:	a4887-92
court:	njappellate
decided:	1997-05-20
status:	published
citation:	301 N.J.Super. 363
Document Size:	244706

32 STATE OF NEW JERSEY VS KEVIN SCHERZER, ET AL -- rank: 871

... or an attempt or solicitation to commit such crime; or             (2) Agrees to aid such person or persons in the planning ... to commit such crime.         [ N.J.S.A. 2C:5-2(a).] When the State prosecutes a defendant for conspiracy to ... there was a miscarriage of justice under the law." R. 2:10-1.     Quite the contrary, the evidence weighed heavily in ... assault.     N.J.R.E. 702 (formerly Evid. R. 56(2)) provides:             If scientific, technical, or other specialized knowledge will assist ... must concern matters "beyond the ken" of the average juror; (2) the scientific theory must be sufficiently reliable (generally accepted in ... fact of an actual act of abuse.          State v. W. L. , 278 N.J. Super. 295 , 302 (App. Div. 1995).      ...

docket:	a4374-92
court:	njappellate
decided:	1997-05-20
status:	published
citation:	301 N.J.Super. 363
Document Size:	244706

33 Moriarty v. Bradt -- rank: 868

... examines the Grandparent Visitation Statute, N.J.S.A. 9:2-7.1, in light of a recent decision by the ... Granville , 530 U.S. 57 , 120 S. Ct. 2054 , 147 L. Ed. 2 d 49 (2000)(invalidating the State of Washington's grandparent ... and a visit with two overnights the next month, and (2) one extended visitation period in July or August. The court ... Jersey's Grandparent Visitation Statute, N.J.S.A. 9:2-7.1, must prove by a preponderance of the ...

docket:	a-145-01
court:	njsupreme
decided:	2003-07-14
status:
citation:	177 N.J. 84
Document Size:	123877

34 Paul M. DePascale v. State of New Jersey -- rank: 863

... Court considers whether the Pension and Health Care Benefits Act, L. 2011, c. 78 (Chapter 78), which subjects sitting justices and ... pension and health care contributions, violates the New Jersey Constitution. 2 On July 21 , 2011, plaintiff Paul DePascale filed a complaint ... out of any future judicial pay raise. (pp. 1-3) 2. Chapter 78 makes no distinction between justices and judges and ... such as post-retirement pension payments or health care coverage; 2) the record of the 1947 Constitutional Convention provides extrinsic evidence ... Health Care Benefits Act (Chapter 78) was enacted into law, L. 2011, c. 78 -- a law that applies to all public ... the Constitution. Accordingly, beyond any doubt, see In re P.L. 2001, Chapter 362 , 186 N.J. 368 , 392 (2006), ...

docket:	A-34-11
court:	NJ Supreme Court
decided:	2012-07-24
status:
citation:	211 N.J. 40 47 A.3d 690
Document Size:	196419

35 State v. Eileen Cassidy -- rank: 863

... calibration unit heated the solution to a temperature within 0.2 degrees of 34 degrees Celsius. When a thermometer’s temperature ... a conviction, is of significant public importance. (pp. 9-10) 2. Scientific test results are admissible in a criminal trial only ... general acceptance and may do so using (1) expert testimony, (2) scientific and legal writings, and (3) judicial opinions. The party ... adopts the Special Master’s detailed credibility findings. (p. 12) 2 4. Based on the credible testimony, the Special Master determined ... Court relaxes the five-year time bar, R. 7:10-2(b)(2), in the interests of justice. The Court asks the ...

docket:	a-58-16
court:	NJ Supreme Court
decided:	2018-11-13
status:
citation:	235 N.J. 482 197 A.3d 86
Document Size:	393091

36 In re: Contest of November 8, 2011 General Election of Office of the New Jersey General Assembly, Fourth Legislative District -- rank: 860

... residency requirement set forth in Article IV, Section 1, Paragraph 2 of the New Jersey Constitution. Complicating the matter is the ... did not have the money or resources to do so. 2 In the November 8 , 2011 election, Paul D. Moriarty, a ... his election. [ N.J. Const . art. IV, § 1, ¶ 2.] Almost every state has enacted similar durational residency requirements for ... analysis of the constitutionality of Article IV, Section 1, Paragraph 2, which has never been brought into question by any previous state court judgment. (pp. 14-17) 2. The starting point for any equal protection analysis is to ... declaration of the constitutionality of Article IV, Section 1, Paragraph 2 of the New Jersey Constitution and the federal injunction, ...

docket:	A-58-11
court:	NJ Supreme Court
decided:	2012-02-16
status:
citation:	210 N.J. 29 40 A.3d 684
Document Size:	328871

37 Hamilton Amusement Center v. Verniero -- rank: 860

... restrictive than the federal free speech clause. (pp. 5-6) 2. N.J.S.A. 2C:34-7c applies only to ... September Term 1997 HAMILTON AMUSEMENT CENTER, t/a VIDEO EXPRESS, L.O.J., INC., t/a THE EMPORIUM, PYNCO, INC., t ... 1995, plaintiffs Hamilton Amusement Center, Inc., t/a Video Express, L.O.J., Inc., t/a The Emporium, Pynco, Inc., t ... 16, 1995, Governor Whitman signed Assembly Bill No. 252 (1994), L. 1995, c. 230, codified at N.J.S.A. 2C ... U.S. 484 , 516, 116 S. Ct. 1495 , 1515, 134 L. Ed.2d 711 , 736 (1996); Cantwell v. Connecticut , 310 U. ...

docket:	a-64-97
court:	njsupreme
decided:	1998-07-21
status:
citation:	156 N.J. 254
Document Size:	109122

38 Frank Schneider, Jr. v. State Investigator Donald Simonini -- rank: 855

... actions were reasonable under the particular facts. (pp. 15-27) 2. The legal meaning of probable cause was clearly established by ... that: (1) the supervisor failed to supervise the subordinate official; (2) there is a causal link between that failure and the ... in Hasbrouck Heights with a listed birth date of August 2, 1961, and an eye color of hazel. Based on the ... ran the name Frank Schneider and the birth date August 2, 1961, through the State Police Master Index. He obtained a ... U.S. 635 , 640, 100 S. Ct. 1920 , 1923, 64 L. Ed.2d 572 , 577 (1980); Kirk , supra , 109 N.J. ...

docket:	a-84-98
court:	njsupreme
decided:	2000-03-06
status:
citation:	163 N.J. 336
Document Size:	138388

39 Mark Lewis and Dennis Winslow, et al. v. Gwendolyn L. Harris, etc., et al. -- rank: 855

... summarized). Mark Lewis and Dennis Winslow, et al. v. Gwendolyn L. Harris, etc., et al. (A-68-05) Argued February 15 ... to grant them marriage licenses. (The named defendants are Gwendolyn L. Harris, former Commissioner of the Department of Human Services, Clifton ... relationship recognized by the name of marriage. (pp. 19-21) 2. In attempting to discern the substantive rights that are "fundamental ... and KAREN and MARCYE NICHOLSON-MCFADDEN,     Plaintiffs-Appellants,         v. GWENDOLYN L. HARRIS, in her official capacity as Commissioner of the New ... Gibbons, Del Deo, Dolan, Griffinger & Vecchione , attorneys; Mr. Buckel , Susan L. Sommer , a member of the New York bar, Lawrence S ... amicus curiae Alliance for Marriage, Inc. ( Anderl & Oakley , attorneys). Edward L. Barocas , Legal Director, submitted a brief on behalf of ...

docket:	a-68-05
court:	njsupreme
decided:	2006-10-25
status:
citation:	*CITE_PENDING*
Document Size:	181355

40 Frank Schneider, Jr. v. State Investigator Donald Simonini -- rank: 855

... actions were reasonable under the particular facts. (pp. 15-27) 2. The legal meaning of probable cause was clearly established by ... that: (1) the supervisor failed to supervise the subordinate official; (2) there is a causal link between that failure and the ... in Hasbrouck Heights with a listed birth date of August 2, 1961, and an eye color of hazel. Based on the ... ran the name Frank Schneider and the birth date August 2, 1961, through the State Police Master Index. He obtained a ... U.S. 635 , 640, 100 S. Ct. 1920 , 1923, 64 L. Ed.2d 572 , 577 (1980); Kirk , supra , 109 N.J. ...

docket:	a-84-98
court:	njsupreme
decided:	2000-03-06
status:
citation:	163 N.J. 336
Document Size:	138347

41 State v. Charles E. Reddish, Jr. -- rank: 852

... disappearance, Reddish used a substantial amount of cocaine. Sometime after 2:00 a.m., Reddish used a key he possessed by ... California , 422 U.S. 806 , 95 S. Ct. 2525 , 45 L. Ed.2d 562 (1975). The United States Supreme Court has never ... order standby counsel to undertake the defense. (pp. 15-58) 2. Reddish argues that informing the jury that he had been ... Law Division, Camden County. James K. Smith, Jr. , and Brian L. Zavin , Assistant Deputy Public Defenders, argued the cause for appellant ... of another murder ( i.e. , Wertz’s killing), See footnote 2 Suffice it to note here that the trial court ...

docket:	a-47-02
court:	njsupreme
decided:	2004-11-10
status:
citation:	181 N.J. 553
Document Size:	216213

42 SHERMAN V. CITIBANK (SOUTH DAKOTA), N.A. -- rank: 850

... carry the expansive meaning inferred by Citibank. (pp. 5-7) 2. Since 1874, section 85 has been interpreted as entitling a ... counsel; Mr. Donovan , Ms. Miller , Paul R. Rosen , and Robert L. Grundlock, Jr. , on the briefs).         Louis R. Cohen , a member ... Virginia, and Wisconsin ( Tomar, Simonoff, Adourian & O'Brien , attorneys).         Mark L. First submitted a brief on behalf of amicus curiae Mellon ... Sales Act of 1960, N.J.S.A. 56:8-2, -19. Finally, plaintiff contends that the imposition of late-payment ... A History of Banking in the U.S. 12 (2d ed. 1969). The Supreme Court has, since M'Culloch v. Maryland , 17 U.S. (4 Wheat) 316, 4 L. Ed. 579 (1819), generally limited federal statutory involvement by ...

docket:	a-102-94
court:	njsupreme
decided:	1995-11-28
status:
citation:	143 N.J. 35
Document Size:	152600

43 STATE V. PATRICK BALL -- rank: 850

... Act, N.J.S.A. 2C:41-1 to -6.2, in 1981. Convictions in this case were based on violations ... to conspire as defined in N.J.S. 2C:5-2, to violate any of the provisions of this section. [ N.J.S.A. 2C:41-2.]     We consider first the interpretation to be accorded the term ... U.S. 576 , 591, 101 S. Ct. 2524 , 2532, 69 L. Ed.2d 246 , 259 (1981). Congress' specific intentions, though, were not ... Pattern of Racketeering Activity: Clarifying the Minority View , 62 Tul.L.Rev. 1419 (1988).     The history of federal court attention ...

docket:	a-17-94
court:	njsupreme
decided:	1995-07-20
status:
citation:	141 N.J. 142
Document Size:	109832

44 State v. William L. Witt -- rank: 847

... any opinion may not have been summarized.) State v. William L. Witt (A-9-14) (074468) Argued April 14, 2014 -- Decided ... v. Pena-Flores , 198 N.J. 6 (2009). Defendant William L. Witt was charged in an indictment with second-degree unlawful ... At the suppression hearing, Officer Racite testified that at approximately 2:00 a.m., while providing backup for a motor-vehicle ... stop was not preserved for appellate review. (pp. 8-10) 2. Having addressed defendant’s challenge to the lawfulness of the ... New Jersey is permissible where (1) the stop is unexpected; (2) the police have probable cause to believe that the vehicle ... warrants, with the process taking, on average, 1.5 to 2 hours. The State Police also reported that since Pena- ...

docket:	A-9-13
court:	NJ Supreme Court
decided:	2015-09-24
status:
citation:
Document Size:	264557

45 STATE OF NEW JERSEY v. RICKY ZUBER -- rank: 847

... U.S. 48, 74, 130 S. Ct. 2011, 2030, 176 L. Ed. 2d 825, 845 (2010), which held that 'for a juvenile ... parole eligibility is not the functional equivalent of life without 2 A-4169-11T2 parole, because it gives him a meaningful ... kidnapping, N.J.S.A. 2C:13-1(b)(1); (2) a consecutive ten years in prison with five years of ... assault by vaginal penetration, N.J.S.A. 2C:14-2; and (4) a concurrent twenty years in prison with ten ... assault by anal penetration, N.J.S.A. 2C:14-2. Defendant's total sentence under Indictment No. 81-00- ...

docket:	a4169-11
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2015-10-30
status:	published
citation:	442 N.J.Super. 611 126 A.3d 335
Document Size:	71313