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Municipal Court Case Law

DateCaseCitationCategory/Keyword
10/03/2024State v. Tyrell S. Lansing_ N.J. Super. _ (App. Div. 2024)Expert witness; Olenowski hearing.
09/18/2024State v. Dana Kearney_ N.J. Super. _ (App. Div. 2024)Conflict of interest; Fifth Amendment; ineffective assistance of counsel; post-conviction relief (PCR); right against self-incrimination; sentencing: No Early Release Act.
09/17/2024In Re: Richard ObuchOrderAdvisory Committee on Judicial Conduct; Judges; Misconduct; Ethics
09/06/2024N.J. Div. of Child Prot. & Permanency v. C.R.A.G._ N.J. Super. _ (App. Div. 2024)Endangering the welfare of a child
08/21/2024State v. Justin Morgan_ N.J. Super. _ (App. Div. 2024)Fourth Amendment; possession of a controlled dangerous substance; search and seizure: probable cause; weapons
08/20/2024State v. Christopher W. Barclay_ N.J. Super. _ (App. Div. 2024)Endangering the welfare of a child; ineffective assistance of counsel; post-conviction relief (PCR); sexual assault
08/19/2024State v. Arthur F. Wildgoose_ N.J. Super. _ (App. Div. 2024)Due process; endangering the welfare of a child; post-conviction relief (PCR); sexual assault
08/16/2024In re Registrant M.L._ N.J. Super. _ (App. Div. 2024)Endangering the welfare of a child; Megan’s Law; sexual assault
08/12/2024In re Adoption of N.J.A.C. 5:105-1.6(a)(1)_ N.J. Super. _ (App. Div. 2024)Open Public Records Act (OPRA)
08/08/2024State v. Zingis_ N.J. _ (2024)Breathalyzer; breath test; DWI: alcohol influence report; DWI: alcotest; DWI: repeat offender; post-conviction relief (PCR).
08/05/2024T.B. v. I.W._ N.J. Super. _ (App. Div. 2024)Domestic Violence Act; Fifth Amendment; final restraining order (FRO); harassment; sexual assault; temporary restraining order (TRO).
07/31/2024N.J. Div. of Child Prot. & Permanency v. A.P._ N.J. _ (2024)Endangering the welfare of a child; expungement – criminal conviction.
07/31/2024N.J. Realtors v. Twp. of Berkeley_ N.J. Super. _ (App. Div. 2024)Municipal Ordinance; preemption; police powers.
07/24/2024State v. Kevin Boon_ N.J. Super. _ (App. Div. 2024)Failure to stay in lane; Miranda warning; possession of a controlled dangerous substance; Search and Seizure: auto, reasonable suspicion. 
07/23/2024In re. Brian Ambroise_ N.J. _ (2024)Disciplinary proceeding; Miranda issues; sexual assault; standard of review.
07/23/2024State v. Justin Morgan_ N.J. Super. _ (App. Div. 2024)Experts; Fourth Amendment; possession of a controlled dangerous substance; Search and Seizure: auto, warrantless search
07/19/2024Mark Cerkez, et al. v. Gloucester City, N.J._ N.J. Super. _ (App. Div. 2024)County and Municipal Water Supply Act
07/11/2024In Re: Lewis J. KorngutOrderAdvisory Committee on Judicial Conduct; Judges; Misconduct; Ethics
07/05/2024State v. Mary Mellody_ N.J. Super. _ (App. Div. 2024)Careless driving; drunk driving; DWI: observation; Fourth Amendment; municipal court; Search and Seizure: community caretaking, emergency aid, exclusion rule, exigent circumstances, field inquiry, warrantless entry; Terry stop.
07/03/2024State v. Jessica Matrongolo_ N.J. Super. _ (App. Div. 2024)Disorderly persons; municipal court; petty disorderly persons; probation.
07/02/2024In Re: Richard ObuchFormal ComplaintAdvisory Committee on Judicial Conduct; Judges; Misconduct; Ethics
07/02/2024In re. Registrant R.S.  _ N.J. _ (2024)Administrative directive; burden of proof; experts; Megan’s Law; sexual assault; sexual contact
07/01/2024In re. Registrant J.A.  _ N.J. _ (2024)Megan’s Law; sexual assault; sexual contact.
07/01/2024In re. Registrant R.H.  _ N.J. _ (2024)Megan’s Law; sexual assault; sexual contact.
07/01/2024In Re: Carl L. MarshallFormal ComplaintAdvisory Committee on Judicial Conduct; Judges; Misconduct; Ethics
06/13/2024Alejandra Padilla v. Young II An_ N.J. _ (2024)municipal offenses; statutory construction
06/12/2024State v. Taviaus Wilson, et al._ N.J. Super. _ (App. Div. 2024)fourth amendment; marijuana; search and seizure: auto; warrantless search; probable cause; tinted windows
06/11/2024In Re: R. Douglas HoffmanSupreme Court Order to Show CauseAdvisory Committee on Judicial Conduct; Judges; Misconduct; Ethics
06/03/2024State  v. Jeffrey Walker_ N.J. Super. _ (App. Div. 2024)post-conviction relief (PCR); restitution
05/31/2024State  v. Sean Jones, et al._ N.J. Super. _ (App. Div. 2024)illegal sentencing; pro se defendants; post-conviction relief (PCR)
05/30/2024State v. M.F.L._ N.J. Super. _ (App. Div. 2024)domestic violence act; final restraining order (FRO); sexual assault
05/13/2024Association for Governmental Responsibility, Ethics and Transparency v. Borough of Mantoloking__N.J. Super. _(App. Div 2024)evidence, expungement, municipal prosecutor, OPRA
05/01/2024Botteon v. Borough of Highland Park__N.J. Super. _(App. Div. 2024)marijuana, municipal ordinances
03/27/2024In re: R. Douglas HoffmanPresentmentAdvisory Committee on Judicial Conduct; Judges; Misconduct; Ethics
03/22/2024In re: Antonio InacioAnswerAdvisory Committee on Judicial Conduct; Judges; Misconduct; Ethics
03/07/2024State v. Robert A. Baker478 N.J. Super. 116 (App. Div. 2024)warrantless search; motor vehicle exception; marijuana; traffic stop
03/05/2024In re: Antonio InacioFormal ComplaintAdvisory Committee on Judicial Conduct; Judges; Misconduct; Ethics
03/05/2024State v. Shlawrence Ross256 N.J. 390 (2024)Fourth Amendment; search warrant; probable cause
02/23/2024State v. Ladohn E. Courtney478 N.J. Super. 81 (App. Div. 2024)motor vehicle exception; “John’s Law”; impoundment; DWI; warrantless search
02/21/2024State v. Daishon I. Smith478 N.J. Super. 52 (App. Div. 2024)county prosecutor: recusal; disqualification; conflict of interest
01/08/2024State v. Brandon M. Washington256 N.J. 136 (2024)trial preparation; photo identification procedures; State v. Henderson, 208 N.J. 208 (2011); N.J.R.E. 803(a)(3
11/16/2023State v. Khalil H. Haskins477 N.J. Super. 630 (App. Div. 2024)warrantless search and seizure; automobile; tinted windows; State v. Smith, 252 N.J. 244 (2022)
11/16/2023State v. William J. Silvers477 N.J. Super. 228 (App. Div. 2023)Jury selection
11/15/2023State v. Michael Olenowski255 N.J. 529 (2023)DRE; Daubert criteria; de novo review; driving under the
11/08/2023In the Matter of the Expungement Application of K.M.G.477 N.J. Super. 167 (App. Div. 2023); A-0363-22“Clean Slate” Statute, N.J.S.A 2C:52-5.3, Expungement - criminal conviction, out of state conviction
11/06/2023Animal Protection League of New Jersey, et al. vs. New Jersey Fish and Game Council, et al.  477 N.J. Super. 145 (App. Div. 2023); A-1019-22Crimes and offences: fish and game, Comprehensive Black Bear (Ursus americanus) Management Policy (CBBMP), State Fish and Game Code (Game Code), Administrative Procedure Act (APA) emergency rule making, N.J.S.A. 52:14B-4(c)
11/06/2023In Re: Robert M. LePoreAnswerAdvisory Committee on Judicial Conduct; Judges; Misconduct; Ethics
10/30/2023In Re: Lewis J. KorngutAnswerAdvisory Committee on Judicial Conduct; Judges; Misconduct; Ethics
10/26/2023In Re: R. Robert M. LePoreComplaintAdvisory Committee on Judicial Conduct; Judges; Misconduct; Ethics
09/21/2023In Re: Lewis J. KorngutAmended Formal ComplaintAdvisory Committee on Judicial Conduct; Judges; Misconduct; Ethics
09/13/2023State of New Jersey vs Darryl Nieves476 N.J. Super. 609 (App. Div. 2023); A-2069-21/A-2936-21evidence: experts/scientific, witnesses: expert
09/06/2023S.B.B. vs. L.B.B.476 N.J. Super. 575 (App. Div. 2023); A-0305-21domestic violence: Final Restraining Order (FRO), harassment, Prevention of Domestic Violence Act (PDVA), Constitutional Law: free speech – First Amendment
08/28/2023State of New Jersey vs. Dennis F. Gargano, Jr., et al.476 N.J. Super. 511 (App. Div. 2023); A-1230-22evidence: privilege, marital communications privilege, NJ Wiretapping and Surveillance Control Act, criminal procedure: suppression motion, N.J.R.E. 509
08/15/2023State v. Oscar R. Juracan-Juracan___ N.J. ___ (2023)Video remote interpreting (VRI); in-person interpreting; Language Access Plan (LAP); Administrative Directives #10-22, #01-17
08/09/2023State v. Stephan Z. Zadroga___ N.J. ___ (2023)Double jeopardy, Fifth Amendment; Manifest necessity, Kennedy standard; DWI: Blood Test
08/09/2023State of New Jersey vs. Tyshon M. Nieves476 N.J. Super. 405 (App. Div. 2023); A-3379-21search and seizure: knock to announce, exclusionary rule, Constitutional Law: Criminal – Fourth Amendment, New Jersey Constitution: Article I - Paragraph 7
08/04/2023E.W. v. W.M-H.___ N.J. Super. ___ (2023)Final restraining order (FRO); Domestic Violence Act; Harassment; Statutory immunity for DCPP complaints
08/02/2023State v. Quintin D. Watson254 N.J. 558 (2023)First-time in-court identifications; due process rights; right to confrontation
08/02/2023State v. Roberson Burney__N.J.__(2023)First-time in-court identification; expert testimony
07/12/2023State in the Interest of M.P.476 N.J. Super. 242 (App. Div. 2023)Waiver of Miranda rights; juvenile; confession; custodial interrogation
07/10/2023In Re:  Lewis J. Korngut Formal ComplaintAdvisory Committee on Judicial Conduct; Judges; Misconduct; Ethics
07/05/2023State v. Jason W. Vanderee476 N.J. Super. 214 (App. Div. 2023)Warrantless search; search incident to arrest and inventory search warrant exception
06/22/2023State v. Cornelius C. Cohen254 N.J. 308 (2023)plain smell; marijuana; warrantless search; automobile exception
06/21/2023State v. Andreas M. Erazo254 N.J. 277 (2023)Miranda warnings; waiver of Miranda rights; custody
06/06/2023State v. Terrance L. Johnson476 N.J. Super. 1 (App. Div. 2023)motor vehicle stop; vehicle registration search exception; N.J.S.A. 39:3-29
05/30/2023State v. Jamire D.Williams; State v. Tyshon Kelly254 N.J. 8 (2023)warrantless search and seizure; motor vehicle; MDT query; suspended driver’s license; reasonable suspicion
05/26/2023State v. Shahaad I. Jones475 N.J. Super. 520 (App. Div. 2023)search of vehicle; plain view; plan smell
05/09/2023State v. Izaia M. Bullock253 N.J. 512 (2023)Miranda warnings; courtyard, stationhouse statements
05/04/2023State v. Joao C. Torres253 N.J. 485 (2023)State v. Lentz, 463 N.J. Super. 54, 70 (App. Div. 2020); delayed warrantless search
05/03/2023State v. Anthony Miranda253 N.J. 461 (2023)search; exigent circumstances exception
04/13/2023In Re: R. Douglas HoffmanAnswerAdvisory Committee on Judicial Conduct; Judges; Misconduct; Ethics
04/10/2023In Re: R. Douglas HoffmanFormal ComplaintAdvisory Committee on Judicial Conduct; Judges; Misconduct; Ethics
04/05/2023State v. Marese Washington, Jr.475 N.J. Super. 292 (App. Div. 2023)search and seizure without search warrant; plain view
03/30/2023State v. Andre Higgs253 N.J. 333 (2023)internal affairs records request; remote convictions; N.J.R.E. 609; impeachment by evidence of conviction of crime; disorderly persons offense
03/21/2023IMO of the Appeal of the Denial of M.U.’s Application for a Handgun475 N.J. Super. 148 (App. Div. 2023)N.J.S.A. 2C:58-3(c)(5); expunged records; R. 3:21-5; R. 5:7A; handgun purchase permit; firearms purchaser identification card; weapons forfeiture and confiscation
03/08/2023State v. Kyle A. Smart253 N.J. 156 (2023)R. 3:5-8; search and seizure without search warrant; warrantless search; automobile exception; probable cause; State v. Witt, 223 N.J. 409 (2015)
02/17/2023State v. Michael Olenowski255 N.J. 529 (2023)expert testimony; admissibility of expert evidence; criminal and quasi-criminal matters; “Frye” test; “Daubert” test
01/19/2023State v. Deje M. Coviello252 N.J. 539 (2023)DWI sentencing; license forfeiture; ignition interlock device (IID)
12/21/2022State v. Eric A. Burnham474 N.J. Super. 226 (App. Div. 2022)shoplifting; sales tax
12/20/2022State v. Shareef O. Gray474 N.J. Super. 216 (App. Div. 2022)search and seizure; warrantless search of vehicle; plain view; marijuana
12/12/2022State v. R.O.-S./ State v. C.C.474 N.J. Super. 87 (Law Div. 2021)clean-slate expungement; municipal ordinances
11/16/2022State v. Jamal Wade252 N.J. 209 (2022)First Appearance; Miranda warnings
08/24/2022State v. Steven L. Bookman251 N.J. 600 (2022)Automated Traffic System (ATS), traffic arrest warrant, hot pursuit doctrine, Fourth Amendment
08/17/2022State v. Scott M. Hahn473 N.J. Super. 349 (App. Div. 2022)Miranda rights; Miranda waiver
07/19/2022In Re: Nino F. FalconeOrderAdvisory Committee on Judicial Conduct; Judges; Misconduct; Ethics
07/19/2022State v. Hindraj L. Balani473 N.J. Super 118 (Law Div. 2020)municipal appeal; 6:2-5; Penalty Collection Proceedings; N.J.A.C. 5:23-2.32(a); jurisdiction
07/15/2022State v. Alberto Lopez473 N.J. Super. 222 (App. Div. 2022)6th amendment right to counsel; interrogation; impeachment; juvenile
06/30/2022State v. Kyle Smart473 N.J. Super. 87 (App. Div. 2022)warrantless search; automobile exception; motor vehicle stop; probable cause
06/28/2022State v. David L. Smith251 N.J. 244 (2022)seizure of vehicle; traffic stop; tinted windows
06/22/2022State v. Abayuba Rivas251 N.J. 132 (2022)self-incrimination; custodial interrogation; Miranda waiver; right to counsel
05/18/2022In Re: Cecilia Sardina GuzmanOrderAdvisory Committee on Judicial Conduct; Judges; Misconduct; Ethics
05/16/2022In Re: Guy W. KillenOrderAdvisory Committee on Judicial Conduct; Judges; Misconduct; Ethics
05/02/2022State v. O.D.A.-C250 N.J. 408 (2022)Miranda rights; Miranda waiver
04/25/2022State v. Thomas Zingis471 N.J. Super. 590 (App. Div. 2022)Drunk driving; DWI: Alcotest; State v. Cassidy; Cassidy notice
04/18/2022State v. Steve Cotto, a/k/a/ Steven Sosa471 N.J. Super. 489 (App. Div. 2022)Miranda rights; Miranda waiver; State v. Sims, __ N.J. __ (2022)
04/08/2022State v. Nestor Francisco a/k/a Canela Lopez471 N.J. Super 386 (App. Div. 2022)Miranda rights; Miranda waiver; immigration status; immigration consequences
04/06/2022In re: Nino F. FalconePresentmentAdvisory Committee on Judicial Conduct; Judges; Misconduct
04/06/2022State v. M.B.471 N.J. Super. 376 (App. Div. 2022)Temporary restraining order (TRO); telephonic search warrant; weapons search
04/05/2022State v. Michael A. Konecny250 N.J. 321 (2022)DWI: Laurick; R. 7:10-2 (Post Conviction Relief); Municipal Court Practice Committee; uncounseled; right to counsel; increased custodial sentence; driving while suspended (DWS); N.J.S.A. 2C:40-26(b); post-conviction relief (PCR)
03/16/2022State v. Anthony Sims, Jr.250 N.J. 189 (2022)Self-incrimination; Custodial interrogation; Miranda waiver
03/09/2022State v. Michelangelo Troisi471 N.J. Super. 158 (App. Div. 2022)Use of Wireless Phone or Other Electronic Communication Device While Driving; N.J.S.A. 39:4-97.3
02/08/2022State v. Laura Gonzalez249 N.J. 612 (2022)Right to counsel; custodial interrogation
02/07/2022State v. Matthew Diaz470 N.J. Super. 495 (App. Div. 2022)Waiver of Miranda rights, knowing and intelligent; suppression of incriminating statements; trickery or deception; custodial interrogation
02/01/2022State v. J.T470 N.J. Super. 106 (Ch. Div. 2020)Domestic violence; TRO; contempt charge
01/25/2022State v. Peter Nyema/Jamar J. Myers249 N.J. 509 (2022)Investigative stop; Terry stop; Search and seizure: auto; reasonable suspicion
01/20/2022State v. Christopher Radel/Keith Terres249 N.J. 469 (2022)Search and seizure: protective sweep; warrantless entry; reasonable and articulable suspicion; imminent threat