October 30, 2017 | New Jersey Law Journal
Three Noteworthy Criminal DecisionsThe 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 OffenseAnalysis 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 QuestionsThree 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 QuestionsThree 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 ClauseAn 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 TeachersTeachers 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 BanishmentNew 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 DataA 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 ReversalsFewer 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 ExpandedNew 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