The Bold Sidebar

State v. Mark Melvin & State v. Michelle Paden-Battle - sentencing judge cannot serve as the metaphorical “13th juror” and render a sentence based upon crimes for which the defendant was acquitted.https://www.njcourts.gov/attorneys/assets/opinions/supreme/a_13_20.pdf?c=xavDCPP v. JR-R & GR-R -- burden to prove neglect and abuse remains on DCPPhttps://www.njcourts.gov/attorneys/assets/opinions/supreme/a_56_57_19.pdf?c=uXVCR v. MT - sexual consent standard - State in the interest ...

State v. HANNAH - the sale of heroin branded "Gotta Have It" , double-murder and (14) years of post-conviction litigation leads to an order for a new trial on grounds:ineffective assistance of counsel andmisapplication of the "statement against interest" standard for a non-defendanthttps://www.njcourts.gov/attorneys/assets/opinions/supreme/a_74_75_19.pdf?c=2OgState v. LODZINSKIhttps://www.njcourts.gov/attorneys/assets/opinions/supreme/a_50_19r.pdf?c=wd3The disappearance of Timothy Wiltsey - (...

1. Shelley Pritchett v. State of New Jersey - $10 million Punitive Damages against the State of New Jerseyhttps://www.njcourts.gov/attorneys/assets/opinions/supreme/a_5_20.pdf?c=4HU 2. Bonay Goldhagen v. Susan Pasmowitz - Dog Bite Statute - strict liability and comparative negligence https://www.njcourts.gov/attorneys/assets/opinions/supreme/a_17_20.pdf?c=gV53. State v. Wildemar A. Dangcil - Covid voir dire and jury selection process upheldhttps://www.njcourts.gov/attorneys/assets/opini...

State v Bennie Anderson - $300 bribe costs $1million plus in forfeited pension.State v Rasheem McQueen - the search for the “blicky” - recorded conversation at the PD - suppressed. It turns out you actually do get your “one phone call” down at the station house - beware it might be recorded.Click Here to give The BOLD SIDEBAR a nice 5-star Rating.Check out our sound engineer Nick Bates at: Bandcamp - https://nick-bates.bandcamp.com and Twitter - https://twitter.com/nickbatesmusic

State v Carter and State v Roman Rosado - how much of your NJ license plate can your frame cover before the plate is obstructed? State v Njango - served prison time in excess of maximum sentence - credit granted on term of parole.E/O Gonzalez v City of Jersey City - Tort Claims Act immunity for “discretionary” vs “ministerial” acts - motorist killed awaiting a ride after declining a ride from the police.Justice Lavecchia - hanging in until the end of 2021! Avoids the mayhem o...

State v. Damian Sanchez - Non-expert witness can ID a suspect based upon a photo - even a blurry photo, when the witness has familiarity with the suspect. Here, the witness was the Defendant’s parole officer with whom he had met hundreds of time.Gilbert v. Stewart - Divorced Judiciary worker [Gilbert] allows the Ex to use her car, he gets loads of tickets, she pleads guilty on the advice of Ex’s lawyer. Gilbert is demoted and suspended 50 days without pay - Court upholds the right of Gilbert ...

State v. Andujar - Juror selection bias - NJ Supreme Court establishes a Conference to studyColeman v. Martinez - licensed social worker not immuneState v. Chavies - no early release for ill inmateAug 2, 2021 Courthouse is OpenLandlord-Tenant Procedures88,000 MJ Cases - GoneClick Here to give The BOLD SIDEBAR a nice 5-star Rating.Check out our sound engineer Nick Bates at: Bandcamp - https://nick-bates.bandcamp.com and Twitter - https://twitter.com/nickbatesmusic

Winberry Realty v. Rutherford - tax collector liable for failing to provide payoff for tax sale selection redemption -- “final policy maker” civil liabilityCarteret v. FMBA - Fire Captain work begets “Captain pay”Waiting on Rachel Wainer Apter - NJ Supreme Court nomineeMotion to Elevate Appellate Division Judge on the State v. Lodzinski and the Timothy Wiltsey Disappearance - Podcast Rabbit HoleClick Here to give The BOLD SIDEBAR a nice 5-star Rating.Check out our sound engineer Nick Ba...

Bruce Greenberg is a premiere class action and appellate lawyer. Bruce is one of only (4) NJ lawyers admitted to the American Academy of Appellate Lawyers and writes the definitive Appellate blog for NJ court watchers https://www.litedepalma.com/new-jersey-appellate-law-blog.We talk NJ Supreme Court process and Supreme Court cases:Baskin v. PC Richard - Bruce is counsel for the plaintiff and prevailed earning a reversal of the dismissal by the trial court judge. The case returns to ...

1. State v. Craig Szemple - Denial of post-conviction discovery for a Murder that occurred in 1975, Trial #1 in 1992 and Trial #2 in 1994 - The chilling poetic words fo the Defendant:“My first hit was an Act of Treachery. The ultimate deceit. 4 bullets in the back 1 in the neck and a broken promise made at the parting of an oncoming river.”These words - written to the Defendant’s wife, in a note revealed to the State by the wife’s father.Robert Marshall - Blind Faith - Min...