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discussed Cited as authority (quoted) State v. Rodriguez
N.J. Super. Ct. App. Div. · 2018 · signal: see also · quote attribution · 1 verbatim quote · confidence low
if the plain language is clear, the court's task is complete.
discussed Cited as authority (quoted) In re Nelson
N.J. Super. Ct. App. Div. · 2018 · signal: see also · quote attribution · 1 verbatim quote · confidence low
if the plain language is clear, the court's task is complete.
discussed Cited as authority (quoted) Cohen v. State
N.J. Super. Ct. App. Div. · 2015 · signal: see · quote attribution · 1 verbatim quote · confidence high
if the plain language is clear, the court's task is complete.
discussed Cited as authority (rule) Record Expungement of Jones
S.D. · 2025 · confidence medium
For example, New Jersey authorizes expedited expungement of certain types of convictions, if an applicant has not been convicted of a crime since the time of his conviction and the court finds that expungement “is in the public interest, giving due consideration to the nature of the offense, and the applicant’s character and conduct since conviction.” See In re Kollman, 46 A.3d 1247, 1256 (N.J. 2012) (emphasis added) (interpreting N.J.S.A. 2C:52-2a); In re LoBasso, 33 A.3d 540 , 549– 50 (N.J.
cited Cited "see" In re T.B.
N.J. · 2019 · signal: see · confidence high
See id. at 573 , 46 A.3d 1247 .
discussed Cited "see" In re In re In re Expungement the Arrest/Charge Records T.B. the Expungement the Arrest/Charge Records J.n.-T. the Expungement the Arrest/Charge Records R.C. (2×)
N.J. Super. Ct. App. Div. · 2017 · signal: see · confidence high
See Kollman , supra , 210 N.J. at 569 -72 , 46 A. 3d 1247 (describing dual pathways).
cited Cited "see" Thomas Saccone v. Board of Trustees of the Police and Firemen's Retirement System (071841)
N.J. · 2014 · signal: see · confidence high
See Kollman, supra, 210 N.J. at 568, 46 A.3d 1247 .
cited Cited "see" In re the Expungement of the Criminal Records of R.Z.
N.J. Super. Ct. App. Div. · 2013 · signal: see · confidence high
See Koll-man, supra, 210 N.J. at 576 , 46 A.3d 1247 (“courts may only consider established or undisputed facts, not unproven allegations.”).
discussed Cited "see, e.g." In re E.C.
N.J. Super. Ct. App. Div. · 2018 · signal: see also · confidence low
Super. at 491 , 33 A.3d 540 . "[T]he legislative history makes clear that successful reentry of ex-offenders is in the *125 public interest as it promotes public safety, and enhances the lives of the ex-offenders and communities where they live." Id. at 495 , 33 A.3d 540 ; see also Kollman , 210 N.J. at 577 , 46 A.3d 1247 .
discussed Cited "see, e.g." In re J.S.
N.J. · 2015 · signal: see also · confidence low
In addition, the Legislature expanded the law to permit expungement of certain third and fourth-degree CDS offenses, “where the court finds that expungement is consistent with the public interest, giving due consideration to the nature of the offense and the petitioner’s character and conduct since conviction.” N.J.S.A. 2C:52-2(c)(2); see also Kollman, supra, 210 N.J. at 571-72 , 46 A.3d 1247 (construing requirements of alternative five-year pathway).
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IN THE MATTER OF THOMAS DESENO, AN ATTORNEY AT LAW (ATTORNEY NO. 033241990)
Supreme Court of New Jersey.
May 11, 2012.
46 A.3d 1247
2012 WL 2089927
2012 N.J. LEXIS 664
Published
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Citer courts: New Jersey Superior Court App … (3)

ORDER

The Disciplinary Review Board having filed a certification of Board Counsel pursuant to Rule l:20-17(e)(l) reporting that THOMAS DeSENO, of WOODBRIDGE, who was admitted to the bar of this State in 1990, has failed to pay the administrative and actual costs assessed in connection with disciplinary proceedings in DRB 08-367 that resulted in the imposition of discipline by Order dated July 9,2009, and good cause appearing;

It is ORDERED that THOMAS DeSENO be temporarily suspended from the practice of law pending payment in full of the assessed administrative costs and accrued interest as determined by the Disciplinary Review Board, effective June 11, 2012, and until further Order of the Court; provided, however, that this Order shall be vacated automatically if, prior to the effective date of the suspension, the Disciplinary Review Board reports that payment in full has been made or that a satisfactory installment payment plan is in place and current; and it is further

ORDERED that if respondent seeks to be heard on this matter, he shall file with the Clerk of the Court within ten days after the filed date of this Order a written request for the issuance of an Order to Show Cause; and it is further

ORDERED that THOMAS DeSENO be restrained and enjoined from practicing law during the period of suspension and that respondent comply with Rule 1:20-20; and it is further

ORDERED that the entire record of this matter be made a permanent part of respondent’s file as an attorney at law of this State.