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

A case review in State v Ernest Troiano is scheduled for Feb. 21 at 11 a.m. before Superior Court Judge Bernard DeLury at the Cape May County Courthouse, 9 N. Main St., Cape May Court House.

Sentencing in State v Peter Byron is scheduled for Feb. 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 in State v Ernest Troiano and Steven Mikulski is scheduled for March 3 at 9 a.m. before Superior Court Judge Bernard DeLury at the Cape May County Courthouse, 9 N. Main Street, 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

An initial case disposition conference is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. on Feb. 4 before Superior Court Judge Michael Silvanio, room 208 at the Salem County Courthouse, 92 Market St., Salem, NJ. The matter will be livestreamed and in person.

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

A status conference is scheduled for Feb. 27 at 10 a.m. before Superior Court Judge Peter Warshaw, Mercer County Criminal Courthouse, 400 S. Warren St., Trenton, NJ.

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 Jr. and La’Quetta Small

The motion to suppress and status conference for Constance Days-Chapman scheduled for Jan. 9 at 1:30 p.m. is postponed. A new date will be scheduled.

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