US Courts

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.

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.

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. Jovy Delphine - Criminal Appeal

The New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division affirmed a lower court's decision denying a motion to suppress evidence in the case of State v. Jovy Delphine. The court found that the investigating officer had reasonable suspicion for the motor vehicle stop, which led to the seizure of evidence supporting the defendant's conviction.

Todd Jones v. St. Joseph's University Medical Center - Medical Malpractice

The New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division affirmed a lower court's decision denying a hospital's motion to dismiss a medical malpractice complaint. The court found that the plaintiff had substantially complied with the Affidavit of Merit statute, allowing the case to proceed.

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.

State of New Jersey v. David Cooper - Criminal Appeal

The New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division affirmed an order denying a post-conviction relief petition filed by defendant David Cooper. The court found no error in the lower court's decision not to conduct an evidentiary hearing on the defendant's claims of ineffective assistance of counsel.

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.

Friends of Marconi Plaza v. J. Kenney - Court Opinion

The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania affirmed a lower court's decision to dismiss a complaint filed by Friends of Marconi Plaza against the Mayor of Philadelphia and the Historical Commission. The case concerns the removal of a Christopher Columbus statue and related administrative proceedings.

People v. Del Rosario-Martinez - DWI and Leaving Scene Conviction Affirmed

The Appellate Term of the Supreme Court of New York affirmed a conviction for driving while impaired and leaving the scene of an incident. The court found the verdict was not against the weight of the evidence and rejected arguments based on new evidence not presented at trial.