by Fred Sisto | Dec 8, 2021 | Blog, Criminal Law, Monmouth County, New Jersey, Ocean County
On September 28, 2021, the New Jersey Supreme Court decided the Gloucester County case of C.R. v. M.T. The principal issue under N.J.S.A. 2C: 14-14 involved the standard to apply in determining whether sex was consensual in determining whether to issue a Protective...
by Fred Sisto | Dec 7, 2021 | Blog, Criminal Law, Monmouth County, New Jersey, Ocean County
The Court concluded with the following in relevant part: The Court does not separately address potential challenges that may arise if or when local chief law enforcement executives decide to release names of officers involved in historical incidents of misconduct. If...
by Fred Sisto | Dec 6, 2021 | Blog, Criminal Law, Monmouth County, New Jersey, Ocean County
Chief Justice Rabner continued in relevant part: Appellants argue that the Directives violate the doctrine of promissory estoppel; they also rely on the related theory of equitable estoppel. The Court reviews the elements of those claims and notes that appellants...
by Fred Sisto | Dec 5, 2021 | Blog, Criminal Law, Monmouth County, New Jersey, Ocean County
The New Jersey Supreme Court continued in relevant part: The Court reviews the Directives, which detail the Attorney General’s justification for releasing the names of officers subject to major discipline. The Court also reviews appellants’ concerns and arguments...
by Fred Sisto | Dec 4, 2021 | Blog, Criminal Law, Monmouth County, New Jersey, Ocean County
The Court continued in relevant part: Based on their statutory authority, see N.J.S.A. 52:17B-98 and -4(d), Attorneys General have issued directives that govern the disciplinary process. Attorney General directives relating to the administration of law enforcement...