New Jersey Law Journal | Commentary
By Mark A. Berman | January 12, 2022
What has become of us when courts are closed but the malls are open? One hopes that a judicial epiphany with respect to the importance of this fundamental constitutional right of criminal defendants, even in the face of COVID-19, will come sooner rather than later.
By Marianna Wharry | December 30, 2021
The Supreme Court said the sentencing judge's statement that "'[defendant] hasn't had enough time to begin … a history of criminal activity, which I most certainly think would have been the case'" was "based on an impermissible presumption."
New Jersey Law Journal | Commentary
By Law Journal Editorial Board | December 28, 2021
We support the Oakland County prosecutor's actions in pushing to find culpability with this evidence.
By Charles Toutant | December 20, 2021
The charge carries a maximum sentence of 30 years in prison and a $1 million fine, the U.S. Attorney's Office said. Sentencing will be held April 14, 2022.
New Jersey Law Journal | Commentary
By Law Journal Editorial Board | December 19, 2021
We hope that it does not become common practice for law enforcement officers to be called to the stand to give opinion testimony, even if procedurally qualified as an expert, in order to give a running commentary on what the officer thinks a criminal defendant subjectively intended by using certain words.
By P.J. D'Annunzio | December 14, 2021
"We showed the court the overwhelming number of charitable acts and good works Mr. Long has done in the community," his attorney said.
New Jersey Law Journal | Commentary
By Law Journal Editorial Board | December 12, 2021
We commend the reading of the Appellate Division opinion in State v. Gerena, and hope and trust that the admission of such identification testimony of age will be upheld.
By Charles Toutant | December 10, 2021
"Respectfully, no objective review of the facts could result in a shrug of the shoulders to allow a competitive builder to use the power of the grand jury, the office of the County Prosecutor, and law enforcement resources at his disposal to investigate and prosecute a competitive business," defense lawyer Christopher Adams said in seeking the state takeover of the case.
By Charles Toutant | December 8, 2021
"The moves that lawyers are watching the closest are how he will staff his front office," said white collar defense lawyer Christopher Adams. "That will tell us what to expect from his term as U.S. attorney and how his priorities will differ from the prior administration."
By Jason Grant | December 6, 2021
During a reportedly tearful court remote appearance in April before Morris County Superior Court Judge Robert Hanna, Valandingham pleaded guilty to a third-degree charge of tampering with public records.
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