NJ Superior Court Appellate Division

L.R.M. v. T.R.M. - New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division Opinion

The New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division reversed and remanded a decision denying a final restraining order. The court found cumulative errors in the original hearing concerning allegations of sexual assault and contempt under the Prevention of Domestic Violence Act. The case involves a plaintiff appealing a Family Part order that dismissed her temporary restraining order against her biological father.

Goodheart v. Wieder - New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division Opinion

The New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division affirmed the dismissal of a personal injury complaint against American Multi-Cinema, Inc. and Frederick Wieder. The court found the dismissal orders to be proper based on the proceedings below.

State v. Cenesca - Appeal of Post-Conviction Relief Denial

The New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division affirmed an order denying a defendant's petition for post-conviction relief. The defendant appealed previous orders related to his plea counsel's alleged failure to advise him on immigration consequences.

Spotswood v. Middlesex County Prosecutor's Office - Body Camera Recordings

The New Jersey Superior Court issued an opinion in Borough of Spotswood v. Middlesex County Prosecutor's Office concerning the destruction of police body-worn camera recordings. The court addressed whether recordings must be destroyed if officers failed to verbally notify individuals they were being filmed, harmonizing relevant statutes.

State of New Jersey v. Debra Carl - DWI Appeal

The New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division affirmed a de novo conviction for driving while intoxicated (DWI). The defendant appealed, arguing a violation of her speedy trial rights and insufficient evidence of intoxication. The court found the State proved its case and affirmed the conviction.

New Jersey v. Harris and Thomas - Search Warrant Suppression

The New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division affirmed the suppression of evidence in the case of State of New Jersey v. Carlene Harris and Norman A. Thomas 4th. The court ruled that search warrants were invalid due to stale information in the supporting certification, barring the State from introducing extrinsic evidence to correct the errors.

In the Matter of F.T. - Police Officer Disqualification Appeal

The New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division affirmed a Civil Service Commission decision removing F.T. from an eligible list for Police Officer due to psychological disqualification. The court upheld the dismissal of F.T.'s appeal based on his failure to timely submit required psychological reports.

Howard Zlotkin v. Board of Trustees - Pension Forfeiture Appeal

The New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division reversed a Board of Trustees decision to forfeit 10% of a teacher's pension. The court found the Board failed to act within the statutory timeframe to modify the Administrative Law Judge's initial decision, reinstating the ALJ's recommendation for a reduced forfeiture.

Rivers v. Person - Partition and Sale Dispute

The New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division reviewed a lower court's decision regarding a partition and sale of a jointly owned property. The appellate court reversed the denial of a motion to vacate a default judgment against the defendants, remanding the case for further proceedings.

Tomaselli v. Petco - Workers' Compensation Lien Dispute

The New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division affirmed a lower court's decision that Petco waived its workers' compensation lien rights. The court found Petco's acceptance of a settlement amount constituted a clear waiver of its rights under N.J.S.A. 34:15-40.