by Fred Sisto | Jul 28, 2024 | Blog, Criminal Law, Monmouth County, New Jersey, Ocean County
The unanimous New Jersey Supreme Court concluded with the following in relevant part: The State argues that the additional “conspiracy” language was merely superfluous and did not amplify the meaning of the charge or the jury instruction —...
by Fred Sisto | Jul 26, 2024 | Blog, Criminal Law, Monmouth County, New Jersey, Ocean County
On March 27, 2024, the New Jersey Supreme Court decided the Union County case of State v. Kalil Cooper. The principal issue under N.J.S.A. 2C:33-30 was whether conspiracy to distribute a controlled substance could be used a predicate offense for promoting organized...
by Fred Sisto | Jul 24, 2024 | Blog, Criminal Law, Monmouth County, New Jersey, Ocean County
The Appellate Division concluded with the following in relevant part: A defendant’s “slurred speech, loud and abrasive behavior, disheveled appearance, red and bloodshot eyes and strong odor of alcoholic beverage on his breath are sufficient to sustain a...
by Fred Sisto | Jul 22, 2024 | Blog, Criminal Law, Monmouth County, New Jersey, Ocean County
The Court continued in relevant part: Apart from notice-demand requirements, we also believe it worthwhile for the Legislature or the relevant Supreme Court Committees to explore means of abating the time and travel burdens upon nurses, chemists and other third-party...
by Fred Sisto | Jul 20, 2024 | Blog, Criminal Law, Monmouth County, New Jersey, Ocean County
The Appellate Division continued in relevant part: The Supreme Court in Miller did interpret N.J.S.A. 2C:35-19(c) in a manner which excised the statute’s additional proviso that the party objecting to the admission of the lab certificate identify his or her...
