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1 State of New Jersey v. David Loftin -- rank: 1000

... 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

2 Jersey v. James R. Denelsbeck -- rank: 967

... that the offense is “serious.” (pp. 8-12) 2. The New Jersey Constitution also provides a right to trial ... 180 days’ incarceration, which could be served by completing a 90-day community service sentence and a combination of inpatient and ... obligations arising from a DWI conviction, such as up to 90 days’ imprisonment for driving on a suspended license. (pp. 16 ... amicus curiae American Civil Liberties Union of New Jersey ( Edward L. Barocas , Legal Director, attorney). Jeffrey Evan Gold argued the cause ... denied , 499 U.S. 947 , 111 S. Ct. 1413 , 113 L. Ed.2d 466 (1991). Since then, however, the Legislature has ...

docket:	a-42-14
court:	New Jersey Supreme Court
decided:	2016-05-12
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3 State v. Donald Loftin -- rank: 967

... other wounds. Missing were Mr. Marsh's wallet and approximately $90 from the evening's receipts, including a fifty-dollar bill ... his attorney's cross-examination and summation. (pp. 30-46) 2. The trial court's failure to include a Mejia charge ... Assistant Deputies Public Defender, argued the cause for appellant ( Susan L. Reisner , Public Defender, attorney).          Paul H. Heinzel , Deputy Attorney General ... appeals directly to this Court as of right. See Rule 2:2-l(a)(3). We affirm defendant's conviction for murder ...

docket:	a-39-95
court:	njsupreme
decided:	1996-08-08
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citation:	146 N.J. 295
Document Size:	322202

4 /usr/local/share/www/libweb/collections/courts/supreme/a4214svd.opn.html -- rank: 967

... that the offense is “serious.” (pp. 8-12) 2. The New Jersey Constitution also provides a right to trial ... 180 days’ incarceration, which could be served by completing a 90-day community service sentence and a combination of inpatient and ... obligations arising from a DWI conviction, such as up to 90 days’ imprisonment for driving on a suspended license. (pp. 16 ... amicus curiae American Civil Liberties Union of New Jersey ( Edward L. Barocas , Legal Director, attorney). Jeffrey Evan Gold argued the cause ... denied , 499 U.S. 947 , 111 S. Ct. 1413 , 113 L. Ed.2d 466 (1991). Since then, however, the Legislature has ...

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court:	NJ Superior Court Law/Chancery Division
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5 DOE V. PORITZ -- rank: 957

... 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

6 Burgos v. State of New Jersey -- rank: 947

... 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
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citation:	222 N.J. 175 118 A.3d 270
Document Size:	209909

7 The Committee to Recall Robert Menendez v. Nina Wells -- rank: 939

... United States Congress.” N.J. Const. art. I, para. 2(b). The amendment further provides for the enactment of laws ... local elected official.” N.J.S.A. 19:27A-2. 2 On September 25 , 2009, pursuant to the UREL, plaintiff-respondent ... Division passing on the ultimate validity of the recall process. 2 On April 27 , 2010, this Court granted Senator Menendez’s ... thereafter, that the process was manifestly unconstitutional. (pp. 24-29) 2. The Supremacy Clause of the Federal Constitution provides the backdrop ... any State notwithstanding.” U.S. Const. art. VI, cl. 2. State laws and constitutional provisions that conflict with the ...

docket:	A-86-09
court:	NJ Supreme Court
decided:	2010-11-18
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citation:	204 N.J. 79 7 A.3d 720
Document Size:	437147

8 State v. Robert O. Marshall -- rank: 939

... 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

9 IN RE CONTEST OF NOVEMBER 8, 2011 GENERAL ELECTION OF OFFICE OF NEW JERSEY GENERAL ASSEMBLY, FOURTH LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT -- rank: 939

... OFFICE OF NEW JERSEY GENERAL ASSEMBLY, FOURTH LEGISLATIVE DOCKET NO.: L-5995-11 DISTRICT CIVIL ACTION OPINION _ APPROVED FOR PUBLICATION JUNE ... election.” N.J. Const. art. IV, § 1, ¶ 2. Respondent, Gabriela Mosquera, recently elected to the General Assembly from ... violation of N.J. Const. art. IV, § 1, ¶ 2. She also filed an order to show cause asking for ... requirement in N.J. Const. art. IV, § 1, ¶ 2. Respondent has lived in New Jersey since she was three ... Shade apartment. She also voted in Maple Shade on November 2, 2010. Respondent’s relocation of her residence into the Fourth ... is whether the one-year district residency requirement of Paragraph 2 of Section 1 of Article IV of the New ...

docket:	l-5995-11
court:	NJ Superior Court Law/Chancery Division
decided:	2012-01-05
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citation:	427 N.J. Super. 410 48 A.3d 1164
Document Size:	368367

10 Robert Nicastro v. McIntyre Machinery America, Ltd. -- rank: 936

... Ltd. (A-29-08) Argued January 21, 2009 -- Decided February 2, 2010 ALBIN, J., writing for a majority of the Court ... Appellate Division ultimately found that J. McIntyre not only "plac[ed] the shear machine that injured plaintiff into the stream of ... were "purposefully directed toward the forum State." (Pp. 15-28) 2. After Asahi Metal Industry Co. v. Superior Court of California ... MACHINERY LTD., Defendant-Appellant. Argued January 21, 2009 - Decided February 2, 2010 On certification to the Superior Court, Appellate Division, whose ... cause for respondents ( Rakoski & Ross , attorneys; Mr. Ross and Janice L. Heinold , on the brief). Jonathan W. Miller argued the cause ... a product-liability action, N.J.S.A. 2A:58C-2, in the Superior Court, Law Division, Bergen County. The ...

docket:	a-29-08
court:	supreme
decided:	2010-02-02
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citation:	201 N.J. 48 987 A.2d 575
Document Size:	239964

11 Joye v. Hunterdon Central Bd. of Educ. -- rank: 936

... is located in Flemington and provides secondary education to approximately 2,500 students enrolled in grades nine through twelve. Since 1987 ... Acton , 515 U.S. 646 , 115 S. Ct. 2386 , 132 L. Ed.2d 564 (1995), the Supreme Court upheld the constitutionality of ... Earls , 536 U.S. 822 , 122 S. Ct. 2559 , 153 L. Ed.2d 735 (2002). The Court explained that while in Vernonia ... finding was not essential to the holding. (pp. 17-27) 2. The applicable provision of the New Jersey Constitution and ...

docket:	a-27-02
court:	njsupreme
decided:	2003-07-09
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citation:	176 N.J. 568
Document Size:	226049

12 Lula M. Henry v. New Jersey Department of Human Services -- rank: 931

... 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

13 Burgosv. State of New Jersey -- rank: 926

... 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
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14 IN THE MATTER OF APPLICATION OF JONATHAN R. WHEELER -- rank: 921

... Carry Permit Law 8 1. The Purpose and Requirements 8 2. The Narrow Scope 10 3. The Similar Roles of Employment ... 34 1. The Narrow Holdings in Heller and McDonald 35 2. The Broad Reasoning Supporting the Narrow Holdings in Heller and ... to carry handguns. N.J.S.A. 2C:39-6 l (1)-(4). 1 These special carry permits may be issued ... federal 'Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act of 2004' [(LEOSA)], Pub. L. No. 108-277, domiciled in this State." N.J.S.A. 2C:39-6 l ; In re Casaleggio , 420 N.J. Super. 121, 128-29 (App. Div. 2011) (so interpreting subsection l 's reference to LEOSA, 18 U.S.C.S. ...

docket:	a3704-11
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2013-12-30
status:	published
citation:	433 N.J.Super. 560 81 A.3d 728
Document Size:	171384

15 STATE OF NEW JERSEY V. ANTHONY DIFRISCO -- rank: 919

... his plea to the capital murder charge. (pp. 7-13) 2. Original trial counsel's erroneous sentencing prediction -- that DiFrisco would ... to be set by the Clerk of the Court. (p. 90)     The judgment imposing a sentence of death is AFFIRMED . The ... 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 ...

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