by Fred Sisto | Jan 17, 2018 | Blog, Criminal Law, New Jersey
Note that the effect of Judge Lisa’s Order is not limited to municipal court DUI cases. The use of a device calibrated by Sergeant Dennis can also affect the viability of a subsequent prosecution under N.J.S.A. 2C:40-26 “Operating Motor Vehicle During Period of...
by Fred Sisto | Jan 15, 2018 | Blog, Criminal Law, New Jersey
On November 28, 2017, Judge Lisa of the Appellate Division issued an order that affects most anyone accused of a second offense or greater DUI in New Jersey. In every case and every DUI sentence anywhere in the state, the prosecutor must ascertain whether that prior...
by Fred Sisto | Jan 1, 2018 | Blog, Criminal Law, New Jersey
If the allegation was not sustained, the letter shall provide the complainant with a brief explanation why the complaint was not sustained (e.g., insufficient proof, lack of witnesses, etc.). If the allegation was sustained and discipline was imposed, the letter shall...
by Fred Sisto | Dec 30, 2017 | Blog, Criminal Law, New Jersey
Under the section entitled “Accepting Reports Alleging Officer Misconduct,” the first two sentences of paragraph 3, requirement 2 are amended to read as follow: The internal affairs investigator, supervisor, or other officer receiving the complaint will...
by Fred Sisto | Dec 28, 2017 | Blog, Criminal Law, New Jersey
On November 15, 2017, the New Jersey Attorney General amended Law Enforcement Directive No. 2017-2 regarding “Internal Affairs Policy and Procedures”. The amendment now requires mandatory notification of the disposition of complaints to internal affairs...