by Fred Sisto | Nov 24, 2024 | Blog, Criminal Law, Monmouth County, New Jersey, Ocean County
The Supreme Court majority continued in relevant part: This case involves James Snyder, who is the former mayor of Portage, Indiana. In 2013, while Snyder was mayor, Portage awarded two contracts to a local truck company, Great Lakes Peterbilt, and ultimately...
by Fred Sisto | Nov 22, 2024 | Blog, Criminal Law, Monmouth County, New Jersey, Ocean County
On June 26, 2024, the United States Supreme Court decided the case of Snyder v. United States. The principal issue concerned the distinction between bribes and gratuities regarding federal law as it pertains to local and state officials. Justice Kavanaugh wrote for...
by Fred Sisto | Nov 20, 2024 | Blog, Criminal Law, Monmouth County, New Jersey, Ocean County
The Appellate Division concluded with the following in relevant part: Finally, we reject the court’s conclusion that defendants not subject to incarceration would have no incentive to succeed in Recovery Court. Bishop, upon which it relied, made clear that it...
by Fred Sisto | Nov 18, 2024 | Blog, Criminal Law, Monmouth County, New Jersey, Ocean County
The Appellate Division continued in relevant part: The court also placed undue emphasis on the conviction for which the person is being sentenced. As the Manual makes clear, early intervention is encouraged and the court may admit a person to Recovery Court without a...
by Fred Sisto | Nov 16, 2024 | Blog, Criminal Law, Monmouth County, New Jersey, Ocean County
On July 3, 2024, a three-judge appellate panel decided the Middlesex County case of State v. Matrongolo. The principal issue under N.J.S.A. 2C:35-14 concerned whether people charged with disorderly persons offenses are eligible for Recovery Court. Judge Natali wrote...
