In a precedential case involving New Jersey gun law, a state appeals court recently issued a decision which allows the State to prevent an individual who has been accused of an act of domestic violence, but never convicted, from purchasing a firearm and/or maintaining a firearm in his or her residence. This case calls into… Continue Reading
Category Archives: Case Law
New Jersey May See Reform of Current Bail System
A recent issue being addressed by New Jersey Law makers pertains to the mechanisms surrounding the current bail system in the state’s criminal process. The system as it exists today revolves primarily around money, with a specific amount set by a judge at a bail hearing for the defendant. In typical criminal cases, the judge… Continue Reading
New Bill Allows for Community Service in Lieu of Fines, Jail Time
On Tuesday, January 21, 2014, Governor Christie signed several pieces of legislation remaining from the prior 2012-2013, legislative session. Among these was Bill A-3254, which amends N.J.S.A. 2B:12-23.1, a statute governing “Penalties Payable in Installments; Alternative Penalties.” The recently signed legislation adds language which allows Municipal Court Judges to order those convicted of criminal offenses… Continue Reading
NJ Supreme Court: Police Need Warrants to Track Cell Phones
In a 7-0 decision released today, the New Jersey Supreme Court ruled that the State Constitution affords individuals a reasonable expectation of privacy in the location of their cellular telephones. The ruling came by way of an appeal by Defendant, Thomas Earls, who was indicted in 2006 by a Monmouth County Grand Jury on charges… Continue Reading
NJ Supreme Court: Convicted Hopatcong Murderer Must Face Victim’s Family at Sentencing
On Tuesday, April 2nd, I posted an article entitled, “Defendant’s Rights vs. Victim’s Rights: Who Wins ” The article detailed the efforts of Giuseppe Tedesco, who was recently convicted of the March 27, 2010 murder of Alyssa Ruggieri, to absent himself from sentencing, despite the wishes of the victim’s family that he be present to… Continue Reading
