Trautmann v. Christie, 418 N.J. Super. 559 (App. Div. 2011). In 2009, the Legislature passed a law that required drivers who have learner's permits or probationary licenses to display a special decal...
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Usually, "anniversary" posts on this blog are keyed to a decision of the Supreme Court. Today's post, however, recalls Salvatore v. Trace, 109 N.J. Super. 83 (App. Div. 1969), decided on August 27, 1969....
The 2024-25 Term ends on August 29. In this penultimate week of the Term, there were no Supreme Court opinions. There were, however, two published decisions from the Appellate Division, one a civil case involving "the latest development in the ongoing controversy surrounding black bear hunting in New Jersey" and the other a criminal appeal centering on constitutional rights associated with a cellphone passcode. Here are summaries of those opinions:...
This week saw one case decided by the Supreme Court and two published opinions of the Appellate Division. The Supreme Court case, decided by a 6-1 vote, presented an ex post facto issue arising out of amendments to the statute governing parole. The two Appellate Division decisions entailed more "core" criminal law issues. Here are summaries of those cases:...
The Supreme Court announced amendments to Court Rules and appendices, as well as certain other procedural changes. That announcement is embodied in an Omnibus Rule Amendment Order that is available here....
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