State of New Jersey v. Malika S. Jones - Appeal Dismissed
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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.
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The New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division has dismissed the appeal in State of New Jersey v. Malika S. Jones (Docket No. A-2053-23) with prejudice. This action follows a stipulation of dismissal filed by the defendant, Malika S. Jones, which was necessitated by the commutation of her sentence. The court's decision means the appeal cannot be refiled or pursued further.
This ruling signifies the final resolution of the appellate process for this case. While this specific outcome is case-specific, it highlights the importance of sentence commutation as a factor that can lead to the dismissal of ongoing appeals. Legal professionals involved in similar cases should note that a stipulation of dismissal, particularly when tied to sentence adjustments, results in a final and binding resolution of the appeal.
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State of New Jersey v. Malika S. Jones
New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division
- Citations: None known
- Docket Number: A-2053-23
Precedential Status: Non-Precedential
Combined Opinion
NOT FOR PUBLICATION WITHOUT THE
APPROVAL OF THE APPELLATE DIVISION
This opinion shall not "constitute precedent or be binding upon any court ." Although it is posted on the
internet, this opinion is binding only on the parties in the case and its use in other cases is limited . R. 1:36-3.
SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY
APPELLATE DIVISION
DOCKET NO. A-2053-23
STATE OF NEW JERSEY,
Plaintiff-Respondent,
v.
MALIKA S. JONES,
Defendant-Appellant.
Submitted January 6, 2026 – Decided March 23, 2026
Before Judges Sumners, Susswein and Augostini.
On appeal from the Superior Court of New Jersey, Law
Division, Union County, Indictment No. 21-04-0207.
Hunt, Hamlin & Ridley, attorneys for appellant
(Raymond L. Hamlin, of counsel and on the briefs).
William A. Daniel, Union County Prosecutor, attorney
for respondent (Michele C. Buckley, Assistant
Prosecutor, of counsel and on the brief).
PER CURIAM
Defendant having filed a stipulation of dismissal as a result of the
commutation of her sentence, the appeal is hereby dismissed with prejudice and
without costs.
A-2053-23
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