Alan L Zegas

Alan L Zegas

October 30, 2017 | New Jersey Law Journal

Three Noteworthy Criminal Decisions

The Supreme Court of New Jersey discussed the necessity of live testimony at hearings, the standard for conducting a canine sniff, and the rights of car passengers during a police stop.

By Alan L. Zegas

30 minute read

September 26, 2016 | New Jersey Law Journal

Criminal Law: NJ Remains Only State Not Providing Jury Trial for Any DWI Offense

Analysis of three notable criminal law decisions from the Supreme Court of New Jersey this term.

By Alan L. Zegas

36 minute read

September 24, 2015 | New Jersey Law Journal

Court's Refusal to Dismiss Indictment Against Whistleblower Poses Thorny Legal Questions

Three interesting cases of first impression were on the New Jersey Supreme Court's docket this term.

By Alan L. Zegas

22 minute read

September 23, 2015 | New Jersey Law Journal

Court's Refusal to Dismiss Indictment Against Whistleblower Poses Thorny Legal Questions

Three interesting cases of first impression were on the New Jersey Supreme Court's docket this term.

By Alan L. Zegas

22 minute read

August 28, 2014 | New Jersey Law Journal

Court Narrowly Defines the Contours of the Confrontation Clause

An overview of significant criminal-law decisions rendered by the Supreme Court of New Jersey during its 2013-14 term.

By Alan L. Zegas

28 minute read

May 17, 2004 | New Jersey Law Journal

Targeting Teachers

Teachers are easy targets for lawsuits, an ordeal that can drain them physically and financially even if they are found innocent.

By Alan L. Zegas

4 minute read

September 18, 2006 | New Jersey Law Journal

Banish Banishment

New residency restrictions on sex offenders raise constitutional and rehabilitation issues.

By Alan L. Zegas

4 minute read

August 29, 2013 | New Jersey Law Journal

N.J. Constitution Protects Privacy of Cellphone Location Data

A review of the New Jersey Supreme Court's most significant decisions this term (2012-13), in the area of criminal law.

By Alan L. Zegas

28 minute read

August 30, 2012 | New Jersey Law Journal

Court Shows a Trend Toward Fewer Criminal Reversals

Fewer criminal cases than in the past were heard this term, and the decisions show an inclination by the court to interpret individual rights narrowly.

By Alan L. Zegas

46 minute read

May 18, 2007 | New Jersey Law Journal

Use of 'Other Crimes' Evidence Expanded

New Jersey Supreme Court has made clear that the use of "other crimes" evidence under N.J.R.E. 404(b) applies not only to specific intent crimes but to crimes involving recklessness as well.

By Alan L. Zegas

7 minute read