Notable Cases - Overview

These cases deal with issues and outcomes that affect state law, legal procedures, or public interest.

State v Ernest Troiano, Steven Mikulski, and Peter Byron

Sentencing in State v Peter Byron is scheduled for April 25 at 9 a.m. before Superior Court Judge Bernard DeLury at the Cape May County Courthouse, 9 N. Main St., Cape May Court House.

A trial date in State v Ernest Troiano has been scheduled for Sept. 22 before Superior Court Judge Bernard DeLury at the Cape May County Courthouse, 9 N. Main St., Cape May Court House.

Jan. 22, 2025-Motion to dismiss indictment (Ernest Troiano)
Jan. 22, 2025-Defense Reply Brief (Steven Mikulski)
Jan. 22, 2025-Micellaneous correspondence (Steven Mikulski)
Jan. 22, 2025-Notice of motion to dismiss indictment (Steven Mikulski)
Jan. 22, 2025-Motion to dismiss indictment (Steven Mikulski)
Jan. 22, 2025-State's Response to Dismissal Motion (Ernest Troiano)
Jan. 22, 2025-State's response to motion Brief to dismiss indictment (Steven Mikulski)
Jan. 22, 2025-Scheduling Order (Ernest Troiano)
Jan. 22, 2025-Letter Reply re Qualification of Jurors (Ernest Troiano)
Jan. 22, 2025-Letter to Court re Number of Jurors (Ernest Troiano)
Jan. 22, 2025-Reply to State's opposition (Ernest Troiano)
Jan. 22, 2025-State's response to motion Brief (Ernest Troiano)
Jan. 22, 2025-State's response to motion to dismiss indictment Brief (Ernest Troiano)
Jan. 22, 2025-Appellate decision re motion for leave to appeal (Ernest Troiano)
Jan. 22, 2025-Compel Discovery Scheduling Order (Peter Byron)
Jan. 22, 2025-Brief compel discovery (Peter Byron)
Jan. 22, 2025-Motion to compel discovery (Peter Byron)
Jan. 22, 2025-Letter Brief re motion Sever (Steven Mikulski)
Jan. 22, 2025-Motion to Sever (Steven Mikulski)
Jan. 22, 2025-State's Response to Severance Motion (Ernest Troiano)
Jan. 22, 2025-Motion Sever (Ernest Troiano)
Jan. 22, 2025-Amended order re motion to dismiss indictment (Ernest Troiano)
Jan. 22, 2025-Motion to Sever Scheduling Order (Ernest Troiano)
Jan. 22, 2025-Order granting motion to dismiss (Ernest Troiano)
Jan. 22, 2025-Order Re Defense's motion to dismiss Indictment (Ernest Troiano)
Jan. 22, 2025-Letter Reply to Court re Opposition (Ernest Troiano)
Jan. 22, 2025-Motion for leave to appeal filed with Appellate Division (Ernest Troiano)
Jan. 22, 2025-Motion to dismiss indictment (Ernest Troiano)
Jan. 22, 2025-State's response to motion to dismiss indictment Brief (Ernest Troiano)
Jan. 22, 202- State's Objection to Continued Participation (Ernest Troiano)
Jan. 22, 2025-Reply to State's object re Attorney disqualification (Ernest Troiano)
Jan. 22, 2025-Brief Reply defendant re motion to Sever (Ernest Troiano)
Jan. 22, 2025-Compel Withdrawal Order (Peter Byron)
Jan. 22, 2025-State's Response re motion to compel discovery (Peter Byron)
Jan. 22, 2025-Motion to Sever Order (Ernest Troiano)
Jan. 22, 2025-Disqualify Attorney Letter Decision (Ernest Troiano)
Jan. 22, 2025-Motion in Limine (Steven Mikulski)
Jan. 22, 2025-State's response Brief re motion in Limine (Steven Mikulski)
Jan. 22, 2025-Motion to Sever Letter Decision (Ernest Troiano)

State v. Sean M. Higgins

A discretionary case conference is scheduled for June 10 at 1:30 p.m. before Superior Court Judge Michael Silvanio, room 208 at the Salem County Courthouse, 92 Market St., Salem, NJ. The matter will be in person and livestreamed.

April 15, 2025 - Order on Motion to Dismiss
April 15, 2025 - Order on Motion to Compel Discovery
April 9, 2025 - State Motion in Limine
March 31, 2025 - State Brief on Motion for Additional Discovery (Blood Evidence)
March 31, 2025 - State Brief on Motion to Compel
March 31, 2025 - State Brief on Motion to Dismiss
March 10, 2025 - Defense Brief in Support of Motion to Dismiss
March 10, 2025 - Defense Brief in Support of Motion to Compel
Feb. 5, 2025 - Scheduling Motion
Feb. 5, 2025 - Notice to Withdraw Discovery Request (Blood Testing)
Feb. 5, 2025 - Motion for Discovery (Blood Testing)
Feb. 4, 2025 - Motion to Dismiss Indictment
Feb. 4, 2025 - Motion for Discovery (Plea Offer)
Jan. 8, 2025 - Arraignment Order
Dec. 11, 2024 - Indictment
Oct 23, 2024 - State Brief
Oct 23, 2024 - Appellant Brief
Oct. 22, 2024 – Appellate Division Order
Oct. 18, 2024 - Order Dissolving Restraints
Oct. 11, 2024 - Media Advisory
Sept. 26, 2024 - Order to Show Cause
Sept. 10, 2024 - Media Advisory
Sept. 4, 2024 - Media Advisory

State v. George Norcross et al

Feb. 26, 2025 - Notice of Appeal
Feb. 26, 2025 - Order and Statement of Reasons
Feb. 24, 2025 - Withdrawal of Counsel
Jan. 3, 2025 - Defendant’s letter Re: Amici Curiae
Jan. 3, 2025 - Motion to Suppress Evidence
Jan. 3, 2025 - State’s Letter in Response to Motion to Compel Production of Wiretap Applications
Jan. 3, 2025 - Brief in Support of Motion to Compel Production of Wiretap Applications
Jan. 3, 2025 - State’s Letter Re: Amici Curiae
Dec. 26, 2024 - Notice of Motion to Intervene as Amici Curiae
Dec. 26, 2024 - Reply Brief in Support of Motion to Dismiss Indictment (William Tambussi)
Dec. 26, 2024 - Reply Brief in Support of Motion to Dismiss Indictment (Sidney Brown)
Dec. 26, 2024 - Reply Brief in Support of Motion to Dismiss Indictment (John O’Donnell)
Dec. 26, 2024 - Reply Brief in Support of Motion to Dismiss Indictment (Dana Redd)
Dec. 26, 2024 - Reply Brief in Support of Motion to Dismiss Indictment (Philip Norcross)
Dec. 26, 2024 - Reply Brief in Support of Motion to Dismiss Indictment (George Norcross)
Nov. 25, 2024 - State Brief in Opposition to Motion to Dismiss Indictment
Nov. 25, 2024 - State Letter in Response to Motion to Compel Discovery
Nov. 21, 2024 - Motion to Compel Discovery
Nov. 7, 2024 - Consent Protective Order
Oct. 15, 2024 - Letter to the Court
Oct. 11, 2024 - Letter to the Court
Oct. 11, 2024 - Notice of Appearance
Oct. 1, 2024 – Brief in Support of Motion to Dismiss (Sidney Brown)
Oct. 1, 2024 – Brief in Support of Motion to Dismiss (John O’Donnell)
Oct. 1, 2024 – Brief in Support of Motion to Dismiss (Philip Norcross)
Oct. 1, 2024 – Brief in Support of Motion to Dismiss (Dana Redd)
Sept. 26, 2024 – Brief in Support of Motion to Dismiss (William Tambussi)
Sept. 24, 2024 - Motion to Dismiss
Sept. 9, 2024 - Media Advisory
June 14, 2024 - Indictment

State v. Marty Small Sr. and La’Quetta Small

An initial disposition conference and motion to dismiss indictment for Marty Small (indictment 24-12-3927) is scheduled for April 15, 2025, at 9 a.m. before Superior Court Judge Bernard DeLury at the Atlantic County Criminal Courts Complex, 4997 Unami Blvd., Mays Landing. A motion for joinder is scheduled for May 2, 2025, at 9 a.m. before Superior Court Judge Bernard DeLury at the Atlantic County Criminal Courts Complex, 4997 Unami Blvd., Mays Landing.

An initial disposition conference and motion to dismiss indictment for Constance Days-Chapman is scheduled for May 1, 2025, at 1:30 p.m. before Superior Court Judge Bernard DeLury at the Atlantic County Criminal Courts Complex, 4997 Unami Blvd., Mays Landing.

Motions to suppress for Marty Small and La’Quetta Small (indictment 24-09-2951) are scheduled for April 15, 2025, at 9 a.m. before Superior Court Judge Bernard DeLury at the Atlantic County Criminal Courts Complex, 4997 Unami Blvd., Mays Landing. A motion for joinder is scheduled for May 2, 2025, at 9 a.m. before Superior Court Judge Bernard DeLury at the Atlantic County Criminal Courts Complex, 4997 Unami Blvd., Mays Landing.