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State of New Jersey v. Malika S. Jones - Appeal Dismissed

The New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division dismissed the appeal of Malika S. Jones with prejudice. The dismissal was due to a stipulation of dismissal filed by the defendant, following the commutation of her sentence.

K.S. v. Department of Human Services - EA Benefits Termination

The New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division affirmed a final agency decision terminating K.S.'s emergency assistance (EA) benefits and imposing a six-month ineligibility period. The court found sufficient evidence to support the termination of housing assistance benefits.

State of New Jersey v. Ashley Maldonado - Criminal Plea Withdrawal

The New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division affirmed the denial of a motion to enforce an oral modification of a plea agreement and an amended judgment of conviction for Ashley Maldonado. However, the court reversed and remanded the case because the lower court did not address the defendant's motion to withdraw her guilty plea.

State of New Jersey v. Richard Battaglia - Conviction Reversed

The New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division reversed Richard Battaglia's conviction for violating a local littering ordinance. The court found that the trial court failed to ensure Battaglia knowingly and voluntarily waived his right to counsel, necessitating a new trial.

State v. Javakhishvili - Post-Conviction Relief Denied

The New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division affirmed the denial of Ruslan Javakhishvili's petition for post-conviction relief. The court found the petition to be time-barred and lacking merit, upholding the lower court's decision.

Dean v. Dean - Alimony Modification Appeal Denied

The New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division denied an appeal concerning alimony modification. The court affirmed the lower court's decision to deny the defendant's request to modify or terminate alimony and granted in part the plaintiff's request for counsel fees.

DCPP v. J.A.W.D. - Parental Rights Termination

The New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division affirmed an order terminating the parental rights of J.A.W.D. to their child O.C.D. The Division of Child Protection and Permanency initiated the complaint following concerns of physical abuse, leading to the child's removal and placement in foster care. The court found the Division proved the statutory criteria for termination by clear and convincing evidence.

Andrea Lynch v. Jason Gardner and Timothy Gardner - Estate Dispute

The Rhode Island Supreme Court affirmed a lower court's judgment in favor of the co-executors of an estate in a case involving a personal injury claim. The court found that the plaintiff's appeal did not present sufficient grounds for reversal.

Richard Lawrence Canada Rape Conviction Affirmed

The Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals affirmed the rape conviction and eleven-year sentence of Richard Lawrence Canada. The court found the evidence sufficient to support the convictions and the sentence not excessive, upholding the trial court's judgment.

Stormwater Pollution Management Grants Awarded

The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) awarded $267,000 to seven regional watershed coalitions and planning collaboratives to improve stormwater management and reduce pollution in waterways. These grants aim to help communities develop programs for pollution limitation, illicit discharge detection, construction site runoff management, and public education.