New Jersey Superior Court, Appellate Division - Unpublished Opinions Decisions 2016
Opinions 1 - 500 of 1993
STRATEGIC RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION v. ORANGE KEY REALTY, LLC
Date: December 30, 2016
Docket Number: a1408-15
Date: December 30, 2016
Docket Number: a1408-15
EVEREST INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY v. TIM TIGER ENTERPRISES, LLC
Date: December 29, 2016
Docket Number: a2809-14
Date: December 29, 2016
Docket Number: a2809-14
DRYTECH, INC v. THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Date: December 29, 2016
Docket Number: a5619-14
Date: December 29, 2016
Docket Number: a5619-14
DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. L.A.B.
Date: December 28, 2016
Docket Number: a1396-15
Date: December 28, 2016
Docket Number: a1396-15
JENNIFER LLANES v. ALLSTATE NEW JERSEY INSURANCE COMPANY
Date: December 28, 2016
Docket Number: a3863-14
Date: December 28, 2016
Docket Number: a3863-14
IN RE RENEWAL APPLICATION FOR PERMIT TO CARRY A HANDGUN OF WILSON MACK
Date: December 28, 2016
Docket Number: a4584-14
Date: December 28, 2016
Docket Number: a4584-14
MIDDLETOWN TOWNSHIP BOARD OF EDUCATION v. BOARD OF TRUSTEES, TEACHERS PENSION AND ANNUITY FUND
Date: December 22, 2016
Docket Number: a3524-14
Date: December 22, 2016
Docket Number: a3524-14
EDWARD MILLIAN v. NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
Date: December 21, 2016
Docket Number: a4553-14
Date: December 21, 2016
Docket Number: a4553-14
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF KENNETH KANTER DECEASED
Date: December 21, 2016
Docket Number: a5634-14
Date: December 21, 2016
Docket Number: a5634-14
ESSEX COUNTY CORRECTIONS OFFICERS PBA LOCAL NO. 382 v. COUNTY OF ESSEX
Date: December 20, 2016
Docket Number: a3806-15
Date: December 20, 2016
Docket Number: a3806-15
LAURA L. ODDO v. BOARD OF REVIEW, DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
Date: December 19, 2016
Docket Number: a4124-14
Date: December 19, 2016
Docket Number: a4124-14
NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. J.L.
Date: December 19, 2016
Docket Number: a4797-14
Date: December 19, 2016
Docket Number: a4797-14
TIFFANY DOHSE v. NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
Date: December 19, 2016
Docket Number: a5178-14
Date: December 19, 2016
Docket Number: a5178-14
JOHN BARRY v. PORT AUTHORITY OF NEW YORK AND NEW JERSEY
Date: December 16, 2016
Docket Number: a1221-14
Date: December 16, 2016
Docket Number: a1221-14
SIDNEY HOLMES v. GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES INSURANCE COMPANY
Date: December 16, 2016
Docket Number: a3911-14
Date: December 16, 2016
Docket Number: a3911-14
IN THE MATTER OF ZYGMUNT KRAWCZYK JUVENILE JUSTICE COMMISSION
Date: December 16, 2016
Docket Number: a4141-13
Date: December 16, 2016
Docket Number: a4141-13
WALTERS DEVELOPMENT CO., LLC v. TOWNSHIP OF BARNEGAT
Date: December 16, 2016
Docket Number: a5487-13
Date: December 16, 2016
Docket Number: a5487-13
HOLLYVIEW DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION I v. TOWNSHIP OF UPPER DEERFIELD
Date: December 14, 2016
Docket Number: a4449-13
Date: December 14, 2016
Docket Number: a4449-13
U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION v. JEFFREY W. BEISSER
Date: December 14, 2016
Docket Number: a4502-14
Date: December 14, 2016
Docket Number: a4502-14
GERARDO MARTINEZ v. BOARD OF TRUSTEES POLICE AND FIREMEN'S RETIREMENT SYSTEM
Date: December 14, 2016
Docket Number: a5116-13
Date: December 14, 2016
Docket Number: a5116-13
M.C. v. DIVISION OF MEDICAL ASSISTANCE AND HEALTH SERVICES
Date: December 13, 2016
Docket Number: a1755-14
Date: December 13, 2016
Docket Number: a1755-14
ROLANDO TERRELL v. NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
Date: December 13, 2016
Docket Number: a3005-14
Date: December 13, 2016
Docket Number: a3005-14
CITY OF NEWARK v. NEWARK POLICE SUPERIOR OFFICERS ASSOCIATION
Date: December 12, 2016
Docket Number: a0423-15
Date: December 12, 2016
Docket Number: a0423-15
DIANE BRUYNELL v. BOARD OF REVIEW DEPARTMENT OF LABOR and BRUYNELL ELECTRIC, L.L.C
Date: December 12, 2016
Docket Number: a0861-14
Date: December 12, 2016
Docket Number: a0861-14
DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. T.T IN THE MATTER OF K.G J.G., and J.G Minors
Date: December 12, 2016
Docket Number: a0884-14
Date: December 12, 2016
Docket Number: a0884-14
STATE OF NEW JERSEY v. MIKE WEBB, a/k/a THOMAS NATHANIEL ANDRE WEBB, GREGORY E WEBB, LAMONT WILSON, and NATE WORKMAN
Date: December 12, 2016
Docket Number: a1026-13
Date: December 12, 2016
Docket Number: a1026-13
BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF NEW JERSEY v. STATE OF NEW JERSEY
Date: December 12, 2016
Docket Number: a1115-15
Date: December 12, 2016
Docket Number: a1115-15
.A-0 OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. A.C. and D.P.-C IN THE MATTER OF THE GUARDIANSHIP OF J.W.C. and J.D.C Minors
Date: December 12, 2016
Docket Number: a3233-14
Date: December 12, 2016
Docket Number: a3233-14
THE PRUDENTIAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA v. MORGAN STANLEY
Date: December 12, 2016
Docket Number: a3488-14 PER CURIAM We have been advised after oral argument that this matter has been amicably adjusted and the parties have stipulated to the dismissal of this appeal. Accordingly, the appeal is dismissed with prejudice and without costs.
Date: December 12, 2016
Docket Number: a3488-14 PER CURIAM We have been advised after oral argument that this matter has been amicably adjusted and the parties have stipulated to the dismissal of this appeal. Accordingly, the appeal is dismissed with prejudice and without costs.
STACEY GOODALL-GAILLARD v. NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
Date: December 12, 2016
Docket Number: a3722-14
Date: December 12, 2016
Docket Number: a3722-14
ORLOFF, LOWENBACH STIFELMAN & SIEGEL, P.A v. FRANK ANGRISANI
Date: December 12, 2016
Docket Number: a3724-13 PER CURIAM Defendant and counterclaimant Frank Angrisani appeals from the November 26, 2013 summary judgment dismissal of the remaining count of his legal malpractice counterclaim against plaintiff Orloff, Lowenbach, Stifelman & Siegel, P.A. (OLSS), and Larry Orloff, individually, and the January 23, 2014 order denying reconsideration of that decision. We affirm. I.
Date: December 12, 2016
Docket Number: a3724-13 PER CURIAM Defendant and counterclaimant Frank Angrisani appeals from the November 26, 2013 summary judgment dismissal of the remaining count of his legal malpractice counterclaim against plaintiff Orloff, Lowenbach, Stifelman & Siegel, P.A. (OLSS), and Larry Orloff, individually, and the January 23, 2014 order denying reconsideration of that decision. We affirm. I.
KATHERINE MULHOLLAND f/k/a KATHERINE WHEELER v. MICAH KHAN
Date: December 12, 2016
Docket Number: a4924-13 PER CURIAM Following a remand and a plenary hearing, the Family Part entered an order on May 15, 2014, permitting plaintiff Katherine Wheeler, now known as Katherine Mulholland, to relocate to Watervliet, New York with the parties' minor child. In an extensive oral opinion, Judge Kathleen Delaney analyzed the factors set forth in Baures v. Lewis, 167 N.J. 91 (2001), and found that plaintiff had a good faith reason for the move and that the move would not be inimical to the child's best interests. Defendant Micah Khan now appeals from the May 15, 2014 order. We affirm substantially for the reasons contained in Judge Delaney's thorough and well-reasoned decision.
Date: December 12, 2016
Docket Number: a4924-13 PER CURIAM Following a remand and a plenary hearing, the Family Part entered an order on May 15, 2014, permitting plaintiff Katherine Wheeler, now known as Katherine Mulholland, to relocate to Watervliet, New York with the parties' minor child. In an extensive oral opinion, Judge Kathleen Delaney analyzed the factors set forth in Baures v. Lewis, 167 N.J. 91 (2001), and found that plaintiff had a good faith reason for the move and that the move would not be inimical to the child's best interests. Defendant Micah Khan now appeals from the May 15, 2014 order. We affirm substantially for the reasons contained in Judge Delaney's thorough and well-reasoned decision.
DAVID TRUITT v. NEW JERSEY STATE PAROLE BOARD COMMUNITY EDUCATION CENTERS
Date: December 12, 2016
Docket Number: a5105-14
Date: December 12, 2016
Docket Number: a5105-14
STATE OF NEW JERSEY v. DAVID J. RICCA
Date: December 12, 2016
Docket Number: a5720-13 PER CURIAM Following the denial of his motion to contest his detention by police, defendant David J. Ricca pleaded guilty in municipal court to driving while intoxicated, N.J.S.A. 39:4-50, as well as to a municipal ordinance charge of disorderly conduct. He appealed his conviction in the Law Division contending "he was unlawfully detained by police prior to, and at the point of his arrest," in other words, contesting the denial of his pre-trial motion in municipal court.
Date: December 12, 2016
Docket Number: a5720-13 PER CURIAM Following the denial of his motion to contest his detention by police, defendant David J. Ricca pleaded guilty in municipal court to driving while intoxicated, N.J.S.A. 39:4-50, as well as to a municipal ordinance charge of disorderly conduct. He appealed his conviction in the Law Division contending "he was unlawfully detained by police prior to, and at the point of his arrest," in other words, contesting the denial of his pre-trial motion in municipal court.
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES OFFICE OF LICENSING v. ALICE WILKINS
Date: December 12, 2016
Docket Number: a5737-13
Date: December 12, 2016
Docket Number: a5737-13
NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. A.A.
Date: December 9, 2016
Docket Number: a4882-14
Date: December 9, 2016
Docket Number: a4882-14
NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. S.L.
Date: December 9, 2016
Docket Number: a5786-14
Date: December 9, 2016
Docket Number: a5786-14
MAT STERN v. LAKEWOOD VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT, INC.
Date: December 8, 2016
Docket Number: a5085-14
Date: December 8, 2016
Docket Number: a5085-14
IN THE MATTER OF NOLAN COX, MERCER COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
Date: December 7, 2016
Docket Number: a2471-14
Date: December 7, 2016
Docket Number: a2471-14
MLMT 2005-CIP1 PARSIPPANY PROPERTY, LLC v. WATERFORD OF PARSIPPANY PROPERTY LLC
Date: December 7, 2016
Docket Number: a4210-14
Date: December 7, 2016
Docket Number: a4210-14
ERA SOUTH, LLC v. THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ENGLEWOOD
Date: December 6, 2016
Docket Number: a0533-14
Date: December 6, 2016
Docket Number: a0533-14
UMAR M. ALI KHAN v. NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
Date: December 6, 2016
Docket Number: a2627-14
Date: December 6, 2016
Docket Number: a2627-14
A.C. v. STATE OF NEW JERSEY MIDDLESEX COUNTY PROSECUTOR'S OFFICE
Date: December 1, 2016
Docket Number: a3797-14
Date: December 1, 2016
Docket Number: a3797-14
NEW JERSEY MANUFACTURERS INSURANCE COMPANY v. FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
Date: November 30, 2016
Docket Number: a3571-14
Date: November 30, 2016
Docket Number: a3571-14
DOMINIC PENNA v. BOARD OF TRUSTEES, POLICE AND FIREMEN'S RETIREMENT SYSTEM
Date: November 30, 2016
Docket Number: a4506-14
Date: November 30, 2016
Docket Number: a4506-14
ELISANGELA SOARES AFONSO v. FADI JOSEPH BEJJANI, M.D.
Date: November 29, 2016
Docket Number: a1623-15
Date: November 29, 2016
Docket Number: a1623-15
MILTON DURHAM v. NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
Date: November 29, 2016
Docket Number: a3073-13
Date: November 29, 2016
Docket Number: a3073-13
NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. E.R.
Date: November 29, 2016
Docket Number: a3145-14
Date: November 29, 2016
Docket Number: a3145-14
KATHLEEN CAREW v. BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE BOROUGH OF OLD TAPPAN
Date: November 29, 2016
Docket Number: a3384-14
Date: November 29, 2016
Docket Number: a3384-14
NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. E.S.
Date: November 29, 2016
Docket Number: a3438-14
Date: November 29, 2016
Docket Number: a3438-14
NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. J.C.
Date: November 28, 2016
Docket Number: a2258-15
Date: November 28, 2016
Docket Number: a2258-15
KEVIN M. WRIGHT v. TOWNSHIP OF CHERRY HILL NEW JERSEY
Date: November 28, 2016
Docket Number: a2770-14
Date: November 28, 2016
Docket Number: a2770-14
BASHAR SABBAGH v. PLANNING BOARD OF THE BOROUGH OF FRANKLIN LAKES
Date: November 23, 2016
Docket Number: a0279-15
Date: November 23, 2016
Docket Number: a0279-15
ROBERT BENNING v. MIDDLESEX REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICES COMMISSION
Date: November 23, 2016
Docket Number: a0377-15
Date: November 23, 2016
Docket Number: a0377-15
NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. C.D.
Date: November 22, 2016
Docket Number: a1394-15
Date: November 22, 2016
Docket Number: a1394-15
CHARLES HAMILTON v. NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
Date: November 22, 2016
Docket Number: a2085-15
Date: November 22, 2016
Docket Number: a2085-15
NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. N.H.
Date: November 21, 2016
Docket Number: a1098-15
Date: November 21, 2016
Docket Number: a1098-15
LARRY CHENAULT v. VICTORY HIGHLANDS CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, INC.
Date: November 21, 2016
Docket Number: a3626-14
Date: November 21, 2016
Docket Number: a3626-14
ALBERINO LEONE and LUCY LEONE v. PETER HAJIYEROU and BEATRIX INVESTMENT CORPORATION
Date: November 18, 2016
Docket Number: a0038-15
Date: November 18, 2016
Docket Number: a0038-15
AGARD INVESTMENTS, INC v. TACTICAL INVESTMENT GROUP LLC
Date: November 18, 2016
Docket Number: a3910-14
Date: November 18, 2016
Docket Number: a3910-14
MID-MONMOUTH REALTY ASSOCIATES v. METALLURGICAL INDUSTRIES, INC.
Date: November 16, 2016
Docket Number: a0503-14
Date: November 16, 2016
Docket Number: a0503-14
MINDY RINDENOW v. ST. JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL & MEDICAL CENTER
Date: November 16, 2016
Docket Number: a3601-14
Date: November 16, 2016
Docket Number: a3601-14
NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. L.A.I.
Date: November 15, 2016
Docket Number: a0598-15
Date: November 15, 2016
Docket Number: a0598-15
NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. M.R.
Date: November 15, 2016
Docket Number: a1850-15
Date: November 15, 2016
Docket Number: a1850-15
NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. L.R.
Date: November 15, 2016
Docket Number: a4477-14
Date: November 15, 2016
Docket Number: a4477-14
RICHARD J. SPILLANE v. NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
Date: November 15, 2016
Docket Number: a5317-13
Date: November 15, 2016
Docket Number: a5317-13
NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. H.G.
Date: November 14, 2016
Docket Number: a4639-14
Date: November 14, 2016
Docket Number: a4639-14
IN THE MATTER OF THE EXPUNGEMENT OF THE INVOLUNTARY CIVIL COMMITMENT RECORD OF C.L.
Date: November 14, 2016
Docket Number: a5284-14
Date: November 14, 2016
Docket Number: a5284-14
RHONDA KATZ v. N.T. CALLAWAY REAL ESTATE BROKER, LLC
Date: November 14, 2016
Docket Number: a5730-14
Date: November 14, 2016
Docket Number: a5730-14
DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. E.M IN THE MATTER OF THE GUARDIANSHIP OF M.M.-R., E.A.M.-R O.M.-R and M.M.-R Minors
Date: November 11, 2016
Docket Number: a0910-14
Date: November 11, 2016
Docket Number: a0910-14
COURT A-0 NATIONWIDE REGISTRY & SECURITY, LTD v. MURAD MELHEM AND NAJAH MELHEM -
Date: November 11, 2016
Docket Number: a2018-14
Date: November 11, 2016
Docket Number: a2018-14
STATE OF NEW JERSEY IN THE INTEREST OF T.T Juvenile-
Date: November 11, 2016
Docket Number: a2569-13
Date: November 11, 2016
Docket Number: a2569-13
NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. E.K and E.W IN THE MATTER OF THE GUARDIANSHIP OF D.W Minor
Date: November 11, 2016
Docket Number: a3141-14
Date: November 11, 2016
Docket Number: a3141-14
SUZANE VOORHEES v. BOARD OF REVIEW DEPARTMENT OF LABOR and PETS GIFTS USA, LLC
Date: November 11, 2016
Docket Number: a3291-13
Date: November 11, 2016
Docket Number: a3291-13
DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. D.D and M.B IN THE MATTER OF THE GUARDIANSHIP OF T.M.B., a minor
Date: November 11, 2016
Docket Number: a3534-14 PER CURIAM Defendant D.D. (Donald)1 appeals from the Family Part's judgment entered March 13, 2015, terminating his parental rights to his daughter, T.M.B. (Tara), then almost three years old.2 Donald contends the Division of Child Protection and Permanency (Division) did not prove by clear and convincing evidence the four prongs of the best interests test. N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a). The Law Guardian joins the Division in opposing the appeal. Having reviewed defendant's arguments in light of the record and applicable law, we affirm.
Date: November 11, 2016
Docket Number: a3534-14 PER CURIAM Defendant D.D. (Donald)1 appeals from the Family Part's judgment entered March 13, 2015, terminating his parental rights to his daughter, T.M.B. (Tara), then almost three years old.2 Donald contends the Division of Child Protection and Permanency (Division) did not prove by clear and convincing evidence the four prongs of the best interests test. N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a). The Law Guardian joins the Division in opposing the appeal. Having reviewed defendant's arguments in light of the record and applicable law, we affirm.
STATE OF NEW JERSEY v. MARK CALDWELL, a/k/a ELLIOTT JONES, a/k/a MARK D CALDWELL a/k/a MARK E. CALDWELL a/k/a MARK ELLIOT CALDWELL JR
Date: November 11, 2016
Docket Number: a3698-13 PER CURIAM Defendant appeals from the denial of his petition for post-conviction relief (PCR) without an evidentiary hearing. We affirm, substantially for the reasons set forth in the written decision of Judge Joseph C. Cassini, III. Defendant was convicted of felony murder, aggravated manslaughter, two counts of robbery and weapons offenses in February 2008. We affirmed his convictions and sentence in an unpublished opinion, State v. Caldwell, No. A-1541-08 (App. Div. Feb. 28), certif. denied, 207 N.J. 35 (2011), that sets forth the facts underlying these convictions. We note only the following salient facts to provide context for our analysis.
Date: November 11, 2016
Docket Number: a3698-13 PER CURIAM Defendant appeals from the denial of his petition for post-conviction relief (PCR) without an evidentiary hearing. We affirm, substantially for the reasons set forth in the written decision of Judge Joseph C. Cassini, III. Defendant was convicted of felony murder, aggravated manslaughter, two counts of robbery and weapons offenses in February 2008. We affirmed his convictions and sentence in an unpublished opinion, State v. Caldwell, No. A-1541-08 (App. Div. Feb. 28), certif. denied, 207 N.J. 35 (2011), that sets forth the facts underlying these convictions. We note only the following salient facts to provide context for our analysis.
NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. M.S and E.M IN THE MATTER OF THE GUARDIANSHIP OF S.S., a minor
Date: November 11, 2016
Docket Number: a3964-14 PER CURIAM Defendant, M.S., appeals from an April 17, 2015 Family Part order terminating her parental rights to her son, S.S. (Steven).1 The order also terminated the parental rights of Steven's father, E.M., who has not filed an appeal. Defendant seeks reversal, arguing that the Division of Child Protection and Permanency (Division) failed to satisfy two of the four prongs required to terminate parental rights. We affirm.
Date: November 11, 2016
Docket Number: a3964-14 PER CURIAM Defendant, M.S., appeals from an April 17, 2015 Family Part order terminating her parental rights to her son, S.S. (Steven).1 The order also terminated the parental rights of Steven's father, E.M., who has not filed an appeal. Defendant seeks reversal, arguing that the Division of Child Protection and Permanency (Division) failed to satisfy two of the four prongs required to terminate parental rights. We affirm.
STATE OF NEW JERSEY v. VAUGHN SIMMONS
Date: November 11, 2016
Docket Number: a4938-12 PER CURIAM Defendant Vaughn Simmons was tried before a jury and found guilty of first-degree robbery and other offenses charged under Indictment No. 10-06-1539, and second-degree unlawful possession of a weapon by a person previously convicted of a felony, charged under Indictment No. 10-06-1540. Defendant appeals from the judgments of conviction entered by the Law Division on February 3, 2012. For the reasons that follow, we affirm defendant's convictions and the sentences imposed, but reverse and remand for reconsideration of the determination that the sentence imposed on Indictment No. 10-06-1540 be served consecutively to the other sentences. I.
Date: November 11, 2016
Docket Number: a4938-12 PER CURIAM Defendant Vaughn Simmons was tried before a jury and found guilty of first-degree robbery and other offenses charged under Indictment No. 10-06-1539, and second-degree unlawful possession of a weapon by a person previously convicted of a felony, charged under Indictment No. 10-06-1540. Defendant appeals from the judgments of conviction entered by the Law Division on February 3, 2012. For the reasons that follow, we affirm defendant's convictions and the sentences imposed, but reverse and remand for reconsideration of the determination that the sentence imposed on Indictment No. 10-06-1540 be served consecutively to the other sentences. I.
STATE OF NEW JERSEY v. ERICK K. KIBUUKA
Date: November 11, 2016
Docket Number: a5225-13 PER CURIAM Defendant Erick K. Kibuuka appeals from the February 24, 2014 order denying his petition for post-conviction relief (PCR) after oral argument, but without an evidentiary hearing. We affirm.
Date: November 11, 2016
Docket Number: a5225-13 PER CURIAM Defendant Erick K. Kibuuka appeals from the February 24, 2014 order denying his petition for post-conviction relief (PCR) after oral argument, but without an evidentiary hearing. We affirm.
DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. M.W.M IN THE MATTER OF THE GUARDIANSHIP OF T.M.M Minor
Date: November 11, 2016
Docket Number: a5309-13 PER CURIAM Defendant M.W.M.1 appeals from an order entered by the Family Part on June 30, 2014, which terminated his parental rights to his minor child, T.M.M. On March 21, 2014, the child's mother, L.E.W., voluntarily surrendered her parental rights in an identified surrender to prospective adoptive parents and is not part of this appeal. M.W.M. seeks reversal contending the Division of Child Protection and Permanency (Division)2 failed to prove the four statutory requirements to terminate parental rights, N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a), and asserts a claim of ineffective assistance of counsel. The Division and the Law Guardian assert the finding was proper. We affirm. I.
Date: November 11, 2016
Docket Number: a5309-13 PER CURIAM Defendant M.W.M.1 appeals from an order entered by the Family Part on June 30, 2014, which terminated his parental rights to his minor child, T.M.M. On March 21, 2014, the child's mother, L.E.W., voluntarily surrendered her parental rights in an identified surrender to prospective adoptive parents and is not part of this appeal. M.W.M. seeks reversal contending the Division of Child Protection and Permanency (Division)2 failed to prove the four statutory requirements to terminate parental rights, N.J.S.A. 30:4C-15.1(a), and asserts a claim of ineffective assistance of counsel. The Division and the Law Guardian assert the finding was proper. We affirm. I.
STATE OF NEW JERSEY v. JOSEPH M. PALLIPURATH a/k/a SANISH
Date: November 11, 2016
Docket Number: a5491-11 PER CURIAM
Date: November 11, 2016
Docket Number: a5491-11 PER CURIAM
STATE OF NEW JERSEY v. SHAWN COPELAND
Date: November 11, 2016
Docket Number: a5561-13 PER CURIAM Defendant Shawn Copeland appeals from the June 6, 2014 order of the Law Division denying his petition for post-conviction relief (PCR). We affirm.
Date: November 11, 2016
Docket Number: a5561-13 PER CURIAM Defendant Shawn Copeland appeals from the June 6, 2014 order of the Law Division denying his petition for post-conviction relief (PCR). We affirm.
RICHARD J. BADOLATO ACTING COMMISSIONER, NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF BANKING AND INSURANCE v. AQUILES F. NOVILLO AND ALL BUSINESS INSURANCE MANAGERS, INC
Date: November 11, 2016
Docket Number: a5770-13 PER CURIAM Appellant Aquiles F. Novillo appeals from the July 10, 2014 final decision and order of the Commissioner of the Department of Banking and Insurance (Commissioner or the Department) revoking his insurance producer license and imposing fines and costs for violations of the New Jersey Insurance Producer Licensing Act of 2001 (the Act), N.J.S.A. 17:22A-26 to -48.1 We affirm. I.
Date: November 11, 2016
Docket Number: a5770-13 PER CURIAM Appellant Aquiles F. Novillo appeals from the July 10, 2014 final decision and order of the Commissioner of the Department of Banking and Insurance (Commissioner or the Department) revoking his insurance producer license and imposing fines and costs for violations of the New Jersey Insurance Producer Licensing Act of 2001 (the Act), N.J.S.A. 17:22A-26 to -48.1 We affirm. I.
NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. B.S.
Date: November 10, 2016
Docket Number: a1545-14
Date: November 10, 2016
Docket Number: a1545-14
DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. R.W., JR.
Date: November 10, 2016
Docket Number: a5175-14
Date: November 10, 2016
Docket Number: a5175-14
THOMAS R. PACKER v. BOARD OF REVIEW, DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Date: November 9, 2016
Docket Number: a0979-14
Date: November 9, 2016
Docket Number: a0979-14
IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION OF SOUTH JERSEY GAS COMPANY FOR AUTHORIZATION TO CONSTRUCT A 24-INCH PIPELINE THROUGH MAURICE RIVER TOWNSHIP IN CUMBERLAND COUNTY
Date: November 7, 2016
Docket Number: a0151-15
Date: November 7, 2016
Docket Number: a0151-15
NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. G.W.M., JR
Date: November 4, 2016
Docket Number: a2106-15
Date: November 4, 2016
Docket Number: a2106-15
GEORGE PETERS v. SILVERTON VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY NO. 1
Date: November 3, 2016
Docket Number: a3498-14
Date: November 3, 2016
Docket Number: a3498-14
NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION SITE REMEDIATION COMPLIANCE AND ENFORCEMENT v. HOOD FINISHING PRODUCTS INC KASNER
Date: November 3, 2016
Docket Number: a3955-14
Date: November 3, 2016
Docket Number: a3955-14
LOUISE ANDERSON v. STOP AND SHOP SUPERMARKET COMPANY, L.L.C.
Date: November 3, 2016
Docket Number: a4060-14
Date: November 3, 2016
Docket Number: a4060-14
J. ANTHONY KING v. HOBOKEN RENT LEVELING AND STABILIZATION BOARD
Date: November 3, 2016
Docket Number: a5314-14
Date: November 3, 2016
Docket Number: a5314-14
HARTFORD INSURANCE COMPANY OF THE MIDWEST v. LIMMIE CAVER, JR
Date: November 3, 2016
Docket Number: a5747-14
Date: November 3, 2016
Docket Number: a5747-14
NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. S.P.
Date: November 2, 2016
Docket Number: a2246-14
Date: November 2, 2016
Docket Number: a2246-14
DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. M.C., JR
Date: November 2, 2016
Docket Number: a2531-14
Date: November 2, 2016
Docket Number: a2531-14
COMMUNITY ACCESS UNLIMITED INC v. STATE OF NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY
Date: November 1, 2016
Docket Number: a4239-15
Date: November 1, 2016
Docket Number: a4239-15
FJERSEY CENTRAL ABSORPTION, INC v. KHUBANI ENTERPRISES, INC
Date: November 1, 2016
Docket Number: a5011-14
Date: November 1, 2016
Docket Number: a5011-14
GLENN DISTRIBUTORS CORPORATION v. K.I.D. INTERNATIONAL, INC
Date: October 31, 2016
Docket Number: a0455-15
Date: October 31, 2016
Docket Number: a0455-15
STATE OF NEW JERSEY IN THE INTEREST OF E.R., a juvenile
Date: October 31, 2016
Docket Number: a4311-13
Date: October 31, 2016
Docket Number: a4311-13
JOHN SAPONARA v. ZONING BOARD OF THE BOROUGH OF COLLINGSWOOD
Date: October 28, 2016
Docket Number: a2736-14
Date: October 28, 2016
Docket Number: a2736-14
NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. T.D.
Date: October 28, 2016
Docket Number: a3411-14
Date: October 28, 2016
Docket Number: a3411-14
LESTER DENMON v. NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
Date: October 28, 2016
Docket Number: a4314-14
Date: October 28, 2016
Docket Number: a4314-14
STATE OPERATED SCHOOL DISTRICT OF THE CITY OF NEWARK v. CHARLES COLEMAN
Date: October 28, 2016
Docket Number: a4624-14
Date: October 28, 2016
Docket Number: a4624-14
NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. M.M.
Date: October 27, 2016
Docket Number: a5264-14
Date: October 27, 2016
Docket Number: a5264-14
ANIMAL PROTECTION LEAGUE OF NEW JERSEY v. NEW JERSEY FISH AND GAME COUNCIL
Date: October 27, 2016
Docket Number: a5285-14
Date: October 27, 2016
Docket Number: a5285-14
PEREIRA INVESTMENT CORPORATION v. WEST WINDSOR TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
Date: October 25, 2016
Docket Number: a3224-14
Date: October 25, 2016
Docket Number: a3224-14
HAMPTON TOWNSHIP v. SUSSEX COUNTY AGRICULTURE DEVELOPMENT BOARD
Date: October 24, 2016
Docket Number: a1360-14
Date: October 24, 2016
Docket Number: a1360-14
BASHEEMA T. WASHINGTON v. BOARD OF REVIEW DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Date: October 24, 2016
Docket Number: a3113-14
Date: October 24, 2016
Docket Number: a3113-14
NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. H.R.
Date: October 21, 2016
Docket Number: a3236-14
Date: October 21, 2016
Docket Number: a3236-14
STATE OF NEW JERSEY, DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION v. CENTENNIAL LAND & DEVELOPMENT CORP.
Date: October 21, 2016
Docket Number: a4708-13
Date: October 21, 2016
Docket Number: a4708-13
IN THE MATTER OF THE REVOCATION OF THE CERTIFICATES OF BENJAMIN NORTON BY THE NEW JERSEY STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS
Date: October 20, 2016
Docket Number: a1198-14
Date: October 20, 2016
Docket Number: a1198-14
NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. J.R.
Date: October 20, 2016
Docket Number: a2995-15
Date: October 20, 2016
Docket Number: a2995-15
NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. P.E.
Date: October 20, 2016
Docket Number: a3717-14
Date: October 20, 2016
Docket Number: a3717-14
AMERICAN MOTORISTS INSURANCE COMPANY v. NORTH PLAINFIELD BOARD OF EDUCATION
Date: October 20, 2016
Docket Number: a4680-14
Date: October 20, 2016
Docket Number: a4680-14
IN THE MATTER OF THE EXPUNGEMENT APPLICATION OF K.E.B.
Date: October 20, 2016
Docket Number: a5160-14
Date: October 20, 2016
Docket Number: a5160-14
FRANKLIN MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY v. CASTLE RESTORATION AND CONSTRUCTION, INC
Date: October 20, 2016
Docket Number: a5272-14
Date: October 20, 2016
Docket Number: a5272-14
NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. S.B.
Date: October 19, 2016
Docket Number: a0630-15
Date: October 19, 2016
Docket Number: a0630-15
FATIMA BOROVSKAIA v. BOARD OF EDUCATION OF PERTH AMBOY
Date: October 19, 2016
Docket Number: a2929-14
Date: October 19, 2016
Docket Number: a2929-14
NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. L.B.S.
Date: October 19, 2016
Docket Number: a4845-14
Date: October 19, 2016
Docket Number: a4845-14
JUSTICE RASIDEEN ALLAH v. NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
Date: October 18, 2016
Docket Number: a3323-13
Date: October 18, 2016
Docket Number: a3323-13
NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. T.C.R., SR.
Date: October 17, 2016
Docket Number: a1374-15
Date: October 17, 2016
Docket Number: a1374-15
NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. K.N.
Date: October 17, 2016
Docket Number: a1844-15
Date: October 17, 2016
Docket Number: a1844-15
NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. J.K.
Date: October 17, 2016
Docket Number: a1960-14
Date: October 17, 2016
Docket Number: a1960-14
ANGELO TORRES v. LATIN AMERICAN COUNCIL OF PENTECOSTAL CHURCH OF GOD INC
Date: October 17, 2016
Docket Number: a4303-14
Date: October 17, 2016
Docket Number: a4303-14
NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. R.P.
Date: October 14, 2016
Docket Number: a3713-14
Date: October 14, 2016
Docket Number: a3713-14
ANTHONY VANBLARCOM v. LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
Date: October 14, 2016
Docket Number: a4407-14
Date: October 14, 2016
Docket Number: a4407-14
MARY M. KOSTECKI v. BOROUGH OF WHARTON POLICE DEPARTMENT
Date: October 14, 2016
Docket Number: a4632-14
Date: October 14, 2016
Docket Number: a4632-14
NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. K.C.
Date: October 12, 2016
Docket Number: a2621-15
Date: October 12, 2016
Docket Number: a2621-15
IN RE THE APPLICATION OF KEITH S. RUSSELL FOR A PERMIT TO CARRY A HANDGUN AS A RETIRED LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER
Date: October 12, 2016
Docket Number: a4058-14
Date: October 12, 2016
Docket Number: a4058-14
NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. M.B.
Date: October 11, 2016
Docket Number: a1167-15
Date: October 11, 2016
Docket Number: a1167-15
NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v M.S.J.
Date: October 11, 2016
Docket Number: a1280-15
Date: October 11, 2016
Docket Number: a1280-15
DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY - v. E.B -
Date: October 10, 2016
Docket Number: a0026-14
Date: October 10, 2016
Docket Number: a0026-14
DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. S.M IN THE MATTER OF M.C a minor
Date: October 10, 2016
Docket Number: a1160-14
Date: October 10, 2016
Docket Number: a1160-14
MARCOS SOUZA-BASTOS v. FEDERAL AUTO BROKERS INC t/a BM MOTORCARS
Date: October 10, 2016
Docket Number: a1594-15
Date: October 10, 2016
Docket Number: a1594-15
DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. A.W and D.G
Date: October 10, 2016
Docket Number: a1616-14
Date: October 10, 2016
Docket Number: a1616-14
JOSEPH LASSANDRO v. THE PEP BOYS – MANNY MOE & JACK
Date: October 10, 2016
Docket Number: a1897-15
Date: October 10, 2016
Docket Number: a1897-15
STATE OF NEW JERSEY v. DARIUS X. EL-BEY a/k/a OTIS CLINTON
Date: October 10, 2016
Docket Number: a2252-13
Date: October 10, 2016
Docket Number: a2252-13
NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION v. STAR INSURANCE COMPANY and MEADOWBROOK, INC -
Date: October 10, 2016
Docket Number: a2472-14
Date: October 10, 2016
Docket Number: a2472-14
DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. T.V.W., M.A., and A.S IN THE MATTER OF THE GUARDIANSHIP OF A.N.T.S. and A.N.A Minors
Date: October 10, 2016
Docket Number: a3002-14
Date: October 10, 2016
Docket Number: a3002-14
STATE OF NEW JERSEY v. EMILIO GIRON, a/k/a EMILIO ROBERTO GIRON and EMILIO R. GIRON
Date: October 10, 2016
Docket Number: a3264-13
Date: October 10, 2016
Docket Number: a3264-13
STATE OF NEW JERSEY v. BRAYON GREEN
Date: October 10, 2016
Docket Number: a3639-13 PER CURIAM Following a jury trial, defendant Brayon Green was convicted of second-degree unlawful possession of a weapon, N.J.S.A. 2C:39-5(b), fourth-degree possession of hollow nose bullets, N.J.S.A. 2C:39-3(f); third-degree resisting arrest, N.J.S.A. 2C:29-2, and second-degree certain persons not to have weapons, N.J.S.A. 2C:39-7. He was acquitted of third-degree terroristic threats, N.J.S.A. 2C:12-3(b), and convicted of the lesser included offense of harassment, and the charge of possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, N.J.S.A. 2C:39-4, was dismissed at trial. Defendant's challenge to his conviction rests upon one allegation of plain error, the trial court's failure to give an instruction on identification sua sponte. We find under the facts presented that the absence of such an instruction did not constitute plain error. For the following reasons, we affirm his convictions and sentence and remand for the correction of the judgment of conviction.
Date: October 10, 2016
Docket Number: a3639-13 PER CURIAM Following a jury trial, defendant Brayon Green was convicted of second-degree unlawful possession of a weapon, N.J.S.A. 2C:39-5(b), fourth-degree possession of hollow nose bullets, N.J.S.A. 2C:39-3(f); third-degree resisting arrest, N.J.S.A. 2C:29-2, and second-degree certain persons not to have weapons, N.J.S.A. 2C:39-7. He was acquitted of third-degree terroristic threats, N.J.S.A. 2C:12-3(b), and convicted of the lesser included offense of harassment, and the charge of possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, N.J.S.A. 2C:39-4, was dismissed at trial. Defendant's challenge to his conviction rests upon one allegation of plain error, the trial court's failure to give an instruction on identification sua sponte. We find under the facts presented that the absence of such an instruction did not constitute plain error. For the following reasons, we affirm his convictions and sentence and remand for the correction of the judgment of conviction.
STATE OF NEW JERSEY v. MARIO CRISPIN, a/k/a JOSE ALVARADO
Date: October 10, 2016
Docket Number: a3816-13 PER CURIAM A jury convicted defendant of four counts of Indictment No. 12-10-1615: fourth-degree criminal sexual contact against J.J. (Juana)1 when she was less than sixteen years old, N.J.S.A. 2C:14-3(b) (count one); third—degree endangering the welfare of Juana, N.J.S.A. 2C:24-4(a) (count two); third-degree endangering the welfare of A.T. (Ana) when she was less than sixteen years old, N.J.S.A. 2C:24-4(a) (count three); and second-degree endangering the welfare of W.T. (Wanda) by engaging in sexual conduct with her while possessing a legal duty for her care, N.J.S.A. 2C:24-4(a) (count four). Before trial, the State moved to sever the remaining count, fourth-degree forcible sexual contact with R.T., N.J.S.A. 2C:14-3(b) (count five). Defendant was subsequently sentenced to an aggregate term of eight years in prison and count five was dismissed by the State.
Date: October 10, 2016
Docket Number: a3816-13 PER CURIAM A jury convicted defendant of four counts of Indictment No. 12-10-1615: fourth-degree criminal sexual contact against J.J. (Juana)1 when she was less than sixteen years old, N.J.S.A. 2C:14-3(b) (count one); third—degree endangering the welfare of Juana, N.J.S.A. 2C:24-4(a) (count two); third-degree endangering the welfare of A.T. (Ana) when she was less than sixteen years old, N.J.S.A. 2C:24-4(a) (count three); and second-degree endangering the welfare of W.T. (Wanda) by engaging in sexual conduct with her while possessing a legal duty for her care, N.J.S.A. 2C:24-4(a) (count four). Before trial, the State moved to sever the remaining count, fourth-degree forcible sexual contact with R.T., N.J.S.A. 2C:14-3(b) (count five). Defendant was subsequently sentenced to an aggregate term of eight years in prison and count five was dismissed by the State.
BROOKVIEW TERRACE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, INC v. ANTONIO PEREIRA BARBARA FRIEDMAN and KRYSTINA MENDEZ
Date: October 10, 2016
Docket Number: a3818-13 PER CURIAM Krystina Mendez, Antonio Pereira, and Barbara Friedman (defendants) appeal from March 10, 2014 orders denying their motion to amend their counterclaim and dismissing their counterclaim subject to arbitration proceedings. We reverse and remand.
Date: October 10, 2016
Docket Number: a3818-13 PER CURIAM Krystina Mendez, Antonio Pereira, and Barbara Friedman (defendants) appeal from March 10, 2014 orders denying their motion to amend their counterclaim and dismissing their counterclaim subject to arbitration proceedings. We reverse and remand.
STATE OF NEW JERSEY v. LUIS F. ESTELA
Date: October 10, 2016
Docket Number: a4581-13 PER CURIAM Defendant Luis F. Estela appeals from a January 28, 2014 Law Division order denying his post-conviction request to withdraw his guilty plea, alleging he was denied effective assistance of counsel who misinformed him of the attendant deportation consequences of his guilty plea. The judge reviewing the post-conviction motion was the same judge who conducted the plea hearing and determined defendant's plea was knowingly and voluntarily entered. The judge denied the request for post-conviction relief (PCR), issuing a written statement of reasons. On appeal, defendant argues: POINT I
Date: October 10, 2016
Docket Number: a4581-13 PER CURIAM Defendant Luis F. Estela appeals from a January 28, 2014 Law Division order denying his post-conviction request to withdraw his guilty plea, alleging he was denied effective assistance of counsel who misinformed him of the attendant deportation consequences of his guilty plea. The judge reviewing the post-conviction motion was the same judge who conducted the plea hearing and determined defendant's plea was knowingly and voluntarily entered. The judge denied the request for post-conviction relief (PCR), issuing a written statement of reasons. On appeal, defendant argues: POINT I
STATE OF NEW JERSEY v. ALEX J. CROW
Date: October 10, 2016
Docket Number: a4602-13 PER CURIAM Defendant Alex J. Crow appeals from an April 23, 2014 order denying his petition for post-conviction relief (PCR) without an evidentiary hearing. We affirm, substantially for the reasons stated by Judge Terrence R. Cook in his comprehensive written opinion issued with the order.
Date: October 10, 2016
Docket Number: a4602-13 PER CURIAM Defendant Alex J. Crow appeals from an April 23, 2014 order denying his petition for post-conviction relief (PCR) without an evidentiary hearing. We affirm, substantially for the reasons stated by Judge Terrence R. Cook in his comprehensive written opinion issued with the order.
STATE OF NEW JERSEY v. TIA WELLES
Date: October 10, 2016
Docket Number: a4612-13 PER CURIAM Defendant Tia Welles appeals from the order of the Law Division, Criminal Part, denying her post-conviction relief (PCR) petition. We affirm.
Date: October 10, 2016
Docket Number: a4612-13 PER CURIAM Defendant Tia Welles appeals from the order of the Law Division, Criminal Part, denying her post-conviction relief (PCR) petition. We affirm.
STATE OF NEW JERSEY v. LAQUAN HARRIS, a/k/a LAQUAN HASSON HARRIS, LAQUAN H HARRIS, QUAN, Q
Date: October 10, 2016
Docket Number: a4794-12 PER CURIAM After a ten day trial, a jury found Laquan Harris guilty of the first-degree murder of Antonio Davis, N.J.S.A. 2C:11-3(a)(1) and -(2); second-degree unlawful possession of a weapon, N.J.S.A. 2C:39-5(b); and second-degree possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, N.J.S.A. 2C:39-4(a). On appeal, Harris alleges the trial judge committed error by denying his request to charge the jury on passion/provocation manslaughter, by inadequately addressing a statement made by his counsel in closing, by using the phrase "guilt or innocence" once in the jury charge and by handing down a "manifestly excessive" sentence. We affirm the defendant's conviction and sentence.
Date: October 10, 2016
Docket Number: a4794-12 PER CURIAM After a ten day trial, a jury found Laquan Harris guilty of the first-degree murder of Antonio Davis, N.J.S.A. 2C:11-3(a)(1) and -(2); second-degree unlawful possession of a weapon, N.J.S.A. 2C:39-5(b); and second-degree possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, N.J.S.A. 2C:39-4(a). On appeal, Harris alleges the trial judge committed error by denying his request to charge the jury on passion/provocation manslaughter, by inadequately addressing a statement made by his counsel in closing, by using the phrase "guilt or innocence" once in the jury charge and by handing down a "manifestly excessive" sentence. We affirm the defendant's conviction and sentence.
DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. K.L and R.M IN THE MATTER OF THE GUARDIANSHIP OF A.A.L Minor
Date: October 10, 2016
Docket Number: a4840-14 PER CURIAM Defendant mother K.L.1 appeals from an order entered by the Family Part on June 12, 2015, which terminated her parental rights to the minor child, A.A.L. We affirm. I.
Date: October 10, 2016
Docket Number: a4840-14 PER CURIAM Defendant mother K.L.1 appeals from an order entered by the Family Part on June 12, 2015, which terminated her parental rights to the minor child, A.A.L. We affirm. I.
STATE OF NEW JERSEY v. D.M
Date: October 10, 2016
Docket Number: a4845-13 PER CURIAM
Date: October 10, 2016
Docket Number: a4845-13 PER CURIAM
DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. L.M. and D.M IN THE MATTER OF D.L.M A minor
Date: October 10, 2016
Docket Number: a5248-14
Date: October 10, 2016
Docket Number: a5248-14
Kenneth - v. SPES -
Date: October 10, 2016
Docket Number: a5590-13 PER CURIAM In 1992, appellant Kenneth Mesgleski injured his shoulders while working for Spes Company as a steamfitter and welder. Mesgleski has filed a series of claims and applications for modification of awards with the Division of Workers' Compensation. Initially, Mesgleski was found to be 27.5 percent partially disabled. In 2000, that award was modified to forty percent partial disability. Mesgleski, thereafter, sought another modification claiming increased disability. Following a trial, a Workers' Compensation judge awarded Mesgleski fifty-five percent permanent partial disability, with a credit for the prior award of forty percent permanent partial disability. Mesgleski appeals that most recent Workers' Compensation judgment, which was entered on June 16, 2014. Because the fact findings supporting the judgment were based on substantial credible evidence, we affirm. Mesgleski was employed by Spes Company through a union placement from November 1992 to January 1993. On December 24, 1992, Mesgleski injured his shoulders while lifting a hose at work. Initially, his complaints focused on his right shoulder and he received treatment, which included surgeries to his right shoulder. In 1998, Mesgleski received a Workers' Compensation award for 27.5 percent permanent partial disability. In 2000, that disability was increased through a settlement to forty percent permanent partial disability with credit for the previous finding of 27.5 percent.
Date: October 10, 2016
Docket Number: a5590-13 PER CURIAM In 1992, appellant Kenneth Mesgleski injured his shoulders while working for Spes Company as a steamfitter and welder. Mesgleski has filed a series of claims and applications for modification of awards with the Division of Workers' Compensation. Initially, Mesgleski was found to be 27.5 percent partially disabled. In 2000, that award was modified to forty percent partial disability. Mesgleski, thereafter, sought another modification claiming increased disability. Following a trial, a Workers' Compensation judge awarded Mesgleski fifty-five percent permanent partial disability, with a credit for the prior award of forty percent permanent partial disability. Mesgleski appeals that most recent Workers' Compensation judgment, which was entered on June 16, 2014. Because the fact findings supporting the judgment were based on substantial credible evidence, we affirm. Mesgleski was employed by Spes Company through a union placement from November 1992 to January 1993. On December 24, 1992, Mesgleski injured his shoulders while lifting a hose at work. Initially, his complaints focused on his right shoulder and he received treatment, which included surgeries to his right shoulder. In 1998, Mesgleski received a Workers' Compensation award for 27.5 percent permanent partial disability. In 2000, that disability was increased through a settlement to forty percent permanent partial disability with credit for the previous finding of 27.5 percent.
NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. I.T and S.W IN THE MATTER OF O.T H.T S.T., S.T., and A.T Minors –
Date: October 10, 2016
Docket Number: a5683-13
Date: October 10, 2016
Docket Number: a5683-13
STATE OF NEW JERSEY v. TROY COOPER
Date: October 10, 2016
Docket Number: a5936-12 PER CURIAM Defendant Troy Cooper appeals from an April 29, 2013 order denying his petition for post-conviction relief (PCR) and denying his application to withdraw his guilty plea.
Date: October 10, 2016
Docket Number: a5936-12 PER CURIAM Defendant Troy Cooper appeals from an April 29, 2013 order denying his petition for post-conviction relief (PCR) and denying his application to withdraw his guilty plea.
STATE OF NEW JERSEY v. MIGUEL A. ORTIZ
Date: October 10, 2016
Docket Number: a6008-12 PER CURIAM Tried by a jury on Burlington County Indictment No. 10-06-0497, defendant Miguel Ortiz was convicted of twenty-one counts charging him with seven burglaries, two attempted burglaries and other associated crimes that occurred in different towns between May and October 2009. The judge sentenced defendant to an aggregate twenty-year term of imprisonment, with a ten-year period of parole ineligibility. Defendant was also ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $35,000.
Date: October 10, 2016
Docket Number: a6008-12 PER CURIAM Tried by a jury on Burlington County Indictment No. 10-06-0497, defendant Miguel Ortiz was convicted of twenty-one counts charging him with seven burglaries, two attempted burglaries and other associated crimes that occurred in different towns between May and October 2009. The judge sentenced defendant to an aggregate twenty-year term of imprisonment, with a ten-year period of parole ineligibility. Defendant was also ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $35,000.
NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF CHILD PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY v. K.W.
Date: October 7, 2016
Docket Number: a0980-15
Date: October 7, 2016
Docket Number: a0980-15
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