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16 Frank Schneider, Jr. v. State Investigator Donald Simonini -- rank: 907

... 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 ... Buccino. Id. at 596. We granted plaintiffs' petition for certification. 158 N.J. 685 (1999). II. A. Plaintiff's claim arises ... U.S. 635 , 640, 100 S. Ct. 1920 , 1923, 64 L. Ed.2d 572 , 577 (1980); Kirk , supra , 109 N. ...

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

17 State of New Jersey v. Jesse Timmendequas -- rank: 907

... 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
status:
citation:	161 N.J. 515
Document Size:	446325

18 State v. Charles E. Reddish, Jr. -- rank: 907

... 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

19 Frank Schneider, Jr. v. State Investigator Donald Simonini -- rank: 907

... 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 ... Buccino. Id. at 596. We granted plaintiffs' petition for certification. 158 N.J. 685 (1999). II. A. Plaintiff's claim arises ... U.S. 635 , 640, 100 S. Ct. 1920 , 1923, 64 L. Ed.2d 572 , 577 (1980); Kirk , supra , 109 N. ...

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

20 In re: Contest of November 8, 2011 General Election of Office of the New Jersey General Assembly, Fourth Legislative District -- rank: 891

... 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

21 Burgos v. State of New Jersey -- rank: 888

... annually required contribution (ARC). In 2011, with the enactment of L. 2011, c. 78 (Chapter 78), the Legislature added language explicitly ... Bill, it included the full 4/7ths required ARC, or $2.25 billion. This was financed, in part, by companion bills ... pension systems and citizens throughout the State. (pp. 21-23) 2. Both the New Jersey and Federal Constitutions prohibit the passage ... a contract when it: (1) substantially impairs a contractual relationship; (2) lacks a significant and legitimate public purpose; and (3) is ... clarity to evince intent to create a contract right; and (2) did state law grant the Legislature the authority to enter into the binding and enforceable contract. (pp. 23-26) 2 3. Here, the Legislature and Governor clearly expressed an ...

docket:	A-55-14
court:	NJ Supreme Court
decided:	2015-06-09
status:
citation:	222 N.J. 175 118 A.3d 270
Document Size:	209909

22 State v. Robert O. Marshall -- rank: 886

... 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
status:
citation:	130 N.J. 109
Document Size:	586551

23 State v. Jane H. Chun, et al. -- rank: 886

... continue, the Court directly certified the appeal pursuant to Rule 2:12-1 on December 14, 2005. The Court remanded the ... unreliable because it overestimates the actual BAC of some individuals; (2) to avoid equal protection issues, all suspects, instead of just ... held to a minimum breath sample volume requirement of 1.2 liters of air; (3) a breath temperature sensor is necessary ... depletion or “drift” of fuel cells artificially inflates results; (2) the use of a “weighted averaging” algorithm, which places ... sound scientific support for its continued utilization. (pp. 49-52) 2. The four criteria used by the device to identify a ... years of age only, from 1.5 liters to 1.2 liters and concludes that this modification does not violate ...

docket:	a-96-06
court:
decided:	2008-03-17
status:
citation:	194 N.J. 54
Document Size:	336511

24 State v. Nathaniel Harvey -- rank: 873

... 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 ... 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 the ... and held that the State's DNA evidence was admissible.         2. Guilt Phase     After a lengthy jury-selection process, the ...

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

25 Burgosv. State of New Jersey -- rank: 867

... these amounts is known as the annually required contribution (ARC). L. 2011, c. 78 (Chapter 78), the Legislature added language explicitly ... Bill, it included the full 4/7ths required ARC, or $2.25 billion. This was financed, in part, by companion bills ... pension systems and citizens throughout the State. (pp. 21-23) 2. Both the New Jersey and Federal Constitutions prohibit the passage ... a contract when it: (1) substantially impairs a contractual relationship; (2) lacks a significant and legitimate public purpose; and (3) is ... clarity to evince intent to create a contract right; and (2) did state law grant the Legislature the authority to enter ... State voting thereon.” N.J. Const. art. VIII, § 2, ¶ 3. The animating principle applied by the Court ...

docket:	A-55-04
court:	NJ Supreme Court
decided:	2015-06-09
status:
citation:
Document Size:	384416

26 State v. Reginald Roach -- rank: 865

... NOTE:  This is a companion case to State v. Julie L. Michaels , also filed today.] Argued March 4, 2014 -- Decided August ... 541 U.S. 36 , 68, 124 S. Ct. 1354 , 1374, 158 L. Ed.2d 177 , 203 (2004). If testimonial, the statement is inadmissible ... confrontation jurisprudence has followed the federal approach. (pp. 22-23) 2. As explained in the Court’s companion case, State v ... Massachusetts , 557 U.S. 305 , 129 S. Ct. 2527 , 174 L. Ed.2d 314 (2009); Bullcoming v. New Mexico , 564 ...

docket:	A-129-11
court:	NJ Supreme Court
decided:	2014-08-01
status:
citation:	219 N.J. 58 95 A.3d 683
Document Size:	131901

27 James Dale v. Boy Scouts of America, and Monmouth Council, Boy Scouts of America -- rank: 862

... out the legislative purpose of eradicating discrimination. (pp. 25-27) 2. The Legislature's failure to modify the judicial construction of ... a place of public accommodation as defined by the LAD; (2) Boy Scouts' expulsion of plaintiff James Dale, an assistant scoutmaster ... and Regulations of the Boy Scouts of America." See footnote 2 2 Each chartered unit is supervised by a "unit committee, consisting ... discrimination based upon sexual orientation" is to be "strongly condemn[ed]." BSA, however, encourages its leaders to refrain from talking about ... family life from their parents, consistent with their spiritual beliefs."          2.      Boy Scout Troops      In 1992, of the five million ...

docket:	a-195-97
court:	njsupreme
decided:	1999-08-04
status:
citation:	160 N.J. 562
Document Size:	245074

28 FAIRFAX FINANCIAL HOLDINGS v. S.A.C. CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, L.L.C. -- rank: 859

... Plaintiffs-Appellants/ Cross-Respondents, v. S.A.C. CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, L.L.C., S.A.C. CAPITAL ADVISORS, L.L.C., S.A.C. CAPITAL ASSOCIATES, L.L.C., SIGMA CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, L.L.C., STEVEN A. ...

docket:	a0963-12
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2017-04-27
status:	published
citation:	450 N.J.Super. 1 160 A.3d 44
Document Size:	320001

29 State v. Steven R. Fortin -- rank: 854

... appeals to the Supreme Court as of right under Rule 2:2-1(a). HELD : Several errors, including the trial court’s ... state trooper was certain to be introduced. (pp. 16-36) 2. In Fortin I , this Court concluded that Hazelwood, the State ... at the Quick Chek to buy some cigarettes. See footnote 2 After their arrival at Bennett’s apartment around 9:00 ... so badly broken that it had to be surgically “stitch[ed]” back to her face. Fortin also had bitten her on ... similarities were: (1) both crimes were “high risk” for detection, (2) committed impulsively, (3) against female victims, (4) of the ...

docket:	a-31-01
court:	njsupreme
decided:	2004-02-03
status:
citation:	178 N.J. 540
Document Size:	234908

30 Abbott v. Burke -- rank: 851

... of the Constitution. See N.J. Const. art. VIII, § 2, ¶ 2. Although it is true that past decisions of this Court ... Abbott districts the promise of educational opportunity. (pp. 14-28) 2. In the instant matter, after reviewing the parties’ briefs on ... the Legislature, N.J. Const. art. VIII, § II, ¶ 2, this Court should defer to the appropriations choices made by ... suspend not a statutory right, but rather a constitutional obligation, 2) which has been the subject of more than twenty court ... ordered here should not be granted on a 3-to-2 vote. JUSTICE HOENS has filed a separate, DISSENTING opinion, ...

docket:	M-1293-09_8
court:	NJ Supreme Court
decided:	2011-05-24
status:
citation:
Document Size:	669492