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15 New Jersey opinions name it 2 courts 1975–2026 2 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by New Jersey courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (17)

CaseFollowedCited
State v. Huntgreen
nj · 1982 · cited in 2 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 1988–1989
2 sentences

1989Whether that challenge can succeed in this case, however, depends on the applicability of the state constitutional doctrine expressed in Hunt, supra, 91 N.J. 338 , to the seizure of the telephone records by federal agents.

1989Whether that challenge can succeed in this case, however, depends on the applicability of the state constitutional doctrine expressed in Hunt, supra, 91 N.J. 338 , to the seizure of the telephone records by federal agents.

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Lewis v. Harrisgreen
nj · 2006 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026
2 sentences

2026Id. at 457-58 .

2026Id. at 457-58.

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State v. Fritzgreen
nj · 1987 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
1 sentence

2025To establish a claim of ineffective assistance of counsel, a defendant must satisfy the two-prong Strickland test: (1) "counsel made errors so serious that counsel was not functioning as the 'counsel' guaranteed the defendant by the Sixth Amendment," and (2) "the deficient performance prejudiced the defense." A-2063-23 9 Strickland v. Washington, 466 U.S. 668, 687 (1984); State v. Fritz, 105 N.J. 42, 58 (1987) (adopting the Strickland two-prong test in New Jersey as the State constitutional standard).

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Strickland v. Washingtongreen
scotus · 1984 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
2 sentences

2025To establish a claim of ineffective assistance of counsel, a defendant must satisfy the two-prong Strickland test: (1) "counsel made errors so serious that counsel was not functioning as the 'counsel' guaranteed the defendant by the Sixth Amendment," and (2) "the deficient performance prejudiced the defense." A-2063-23 9 Strickland v. Washington, 466 U.S. 668, 687 (1984); State v. Fritz, 105 N.J. 42, 58 (1987) (adopting the Strickland two-prong test in New Jersey as the State constitutional standard).

2025With respect to prong one, a defendant must establish that "counsel's representation fell below an objective standard of reasonableness." Strickland, 466 U.S. at 688 .

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Uhlrig v. Hardergreen
ca10 · 1995 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
1 sentence

2014See, e.g., Pena v. DePrisco, 432 F.3d 98, 107-10 (2d Cir.2005); Robinson v. Lioi, 536 Fed.Appx. 340, 342 (4th Cir.2013); Jasinski v. Tyler, 729 F.3d 531, 538 (6th Cir.2013); Reed v. Gardner, 986 F.2d 1122, 1126 (7th Cir.1993); Forrester v. Bass, 397 F.3d 1047, 1058 (8th Cir.2005); Kennedy v. City of Ridgefield, 439 F. 3d 1055, 1061 (9th Cir.2006); Uhlrig v. Harder, 64 F.3d 567, 572 (10th Cir.1995); Butera v. District of Columbia, 235 F.3d 637, 652 (D.C.Cir.2001).

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Butera v. District of Columbiagreen
cadc · 2001 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
1 sentence

2014See, e.g., Pena v. DePrisco, 432 F.3d 98, 107-10 (2d Cir.2005); Robinson v. Lioi, 536 Fed.Appx. 340, 342 (4th Cir.2013); Jasinski v. Tyler, 729 F.3d 531, 538 (6th Cir.2013); Reed v. Gardner, 986 F.2d 1122, 1126 (7th Cir.1993); Forrester v. Bass, 397 F.3d 1047, 1058 (8th Cir.2005); Kennedy v. City of Ridgefield, 439 F. 3d 1055, 1061 (9th Cir.2006); Uhlrig v. Harder, 64 F.3d 567, 572 (10th Cir.1995); Butera v. District of Columbia, 235 F.3d 637, 652 (D.C.Cir.2001).

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Reed v. Gardnergreen
ca7 · 1993 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
1 sentence

2014See, e.g., Pena v. DePrisco, 432 F.3d 98, 107-10 (2d Cir.2005); Robinson v. Lioi, 536 Fed.Appx. 340, 342 (4th Cir.2013); Jasinski v. Tyler, 729 F.3d 531, 538 (6th Cir.2013); Reed v. Gardner, 986 F.2d 1122, 1126 (7th Cir.1993); Forrester v. Bass, 397 F.3d 1047, 1058 (8th Cir.2005); Kennedy v. City of Ridgefield, 439 F. 3d 1055, 1061 (9th Cir.2006); Uhlrig v. Harder, 64 F.3d 567, 572 (10th Cir.1995); Butera v. District of Columbia, 235 F.3d 637, 652 (D.C.Cir.2001).

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D. Scott Forrester, Conservator of the Estate of Jerry Bass Jerry Bass v. Mary Bass Tony Dixon, Kimberly Rosa Melissa Johnsongreen
ca8 · 2005 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
1 sentence

2014See, e.g., Pena v. DePrisco, 432 F.3d 98, 107-10 (2d Cir.2005); Robinson v. Lioi, 536 Fed.Appx. 340, 342 (4th Cir.2013); Jasinski v. Tyler, 729 F.3d 531, 538 (6th Cir.2013); Reed v. Gardner, 986 F.2d 1122, 1126 (7th Cir.1993); Forrester v. Bass, 397 F.3d 1047, 1058 (8th Cir.2005); Kennedy v. City of Ridgefield, 439 F. 3d 1055, 1061 (9th Cir.2006); Uhlrig v. Harder, 64 F.3d 567, 572 (10th Cir.1995); Butera v. District of Columbia, 235 F.3d 637, 652 (D.C.Cir.2001).

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Kennedy v. City of Ridgefieldgreen
ca9 · 2006 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
1 sentence

2014See, e.g., Pena v. DePrisco, 432 F.3d 98, 107-10 (2d Cir.2005); Robinson v. Lioi, 536 Fed.Appx. 340, 342 (4th Cir.2013); Jasinski v. Tyler, 729 F.3d 531, 538 (6th Cir.2013); Reed v. Gardner, 986 F.2d 1122, 1126 (7th Cir.1993); Forrester v. Bass, 397 F.3d 1047, 1058 (8th Cir.2005); Kennedy v. City of Ridgefield, 439 F. 3d 1055, 1061 (9th Cir.2006); Uhlrig v. Harder, 64 F.3d 567, 572 (10th Cir.1995); Butera v. District of Columbia, 235 F.3d 637, 652 (D.C.Cir.2001).

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Carlin Robinson v. Daniel Lioigreen
ca4 · 2013 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
1 sentence

2014See, e.g., Pena v. DePrisco, 432 F.3d 98, 107-10 (2d Cir.2005); Robinson v. Lioi, 536 Fed.Appx. 340, 342 (4th Cir.2013); Jasinski v. Tyler, 729 F.3d 531, 538 (6th Cir.2013); Reed v. Gardner, 986 F.2d 1122, 1126 (7th Cir.1993); Forrester v. Bass, 397 F.3d 1047, 1058 (8th Cir.2005); Kennedy v. City of Ridgefield, 439 F. 3d 1055, 1061 (9th Cir.2006); Uhlrig v. Harder, 64 F.3d 567, 572 (10th Cir.1995); Butera v. District of Columbia, 235 F.3d 637, 652 (D.C.Cir.2001).

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Rebecca Jasinski v. Sheri Tylergreen
ca6 · 2013 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
1 sentence

2014See, e.g., Pena v. DePrisco, 432 F.3d 98, 107-10 (2d Cir.2005); Robinson v. Lioi, 536 Fed.Appx. 340, 342 (4th Cir.2013); Jasinski v. Tyler, 729 F.3d 531, 538 (6th Cir.2013); Reed v. Gardner, 986 F.2d 1122, 1126 (7th Cir.1993); Forrester v. Bass, 397 F.3d 1047, 1058 (8th Cir.2005); Kennedy v. City of Ridgefield, 439 F. 3d 1055, 1061 (9th Cir.2006); Uhlrig v. Harder, 64 F.3d 567, 572 (10th Cir.1995); Butera v. District of Columbia, 235 F.3d 637, 652 (D.C.Cir.2001).

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Pena v. Depriscogreen
· 2005 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
1 sentence

2014See, e.g., Pena v. DePrisco, 432 F.3d 98, 107-10 (2d Cir.2005); Robinson v. Lioi, 536 Fed.Appx. 340, 342 (4th Cir.2013); Jasinski v. Tyler, 729 F.3d 531, 538 (6th Cir.2013); Reed v. Gardner, 986 F.2d 1122, 1126 (7th Cir.1993); Forrester v. Bass, 397 F.3d 1047, 1058 (8th Cir.2005); Kennedy v. City of Ridgefield, 439 F. 3d 1055, 1061 (9th Cir.2006); Uhlrig v. Harder, 64 F.3d 567, 572 (10th Cir.1995); Butera v. District of Columbia, 235 F.3d 637, 652 (D.C.Cir.2001).

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State v. Madisongreen
nj · 1988 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
2 sentences

2013See Madison, supra, 109 N.J. at 245 (citing Wade, supra, 388 U.S. at 240 , 87 S. Ct. at 1939 , 18 L.

2013See Madison, supra, 109 N.J. at 245 (citing Wade, supra, 388 U.S. at 240 , 87 S. Ct. at 1939 , 18 L.

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United States v. Wadegreen
scotus · 1967 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
2 sentences

2013See Madison, supra, 109 N.J. at 245 (citing Wade, supra, 388 U.S. at 240 , 87 S. Ct. at 1939 , 18 L.

2013See Madison, supra, 109 N.J. at 245 (citing Wade, supra, 388 U.S. at 240 , 87 S. Ct. at 1939 , 18 L.

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State v. Mollicagreen
nj · 1989 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
2 sentences

2007See State v. Mollica, 114 N.J. 329, 347 , 554 A. 2d 1315 (1989) (holding "protections afforded by the constitution of a sovereign entity control the actions only of the agents of that sovereign entity").

2007See State v. Mollica, 114 N.J. 329, 347 , 554 A. 2d 1315 (1989) (holding "protections afforded by the constitution of a sovereign entity control the actions only of the agents of that sovereign entity").

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Commonwealth v. Whitegreen
pa · 1995 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
2 sentences

2004In his concurring opinion, Justice Montemurro catalogued the "vast majority of states" that have adopted the Belton reasoning but also noted that only five states had actually "engaged in an independent state constitutional analysis." Id. at 905-06.

2004Of these, Justice Montemurro cited Pierce as the only case that had engaged "in any meaningful analysis under its state constitution" and he found Pierce's criticism of the Belton rule "well reasoned." Id. at 907.

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In Re the Guardianship of K.H.O.green
nj · 1999 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2000–2000
2 sentences

2000K.H.O., supra, 161 N.J. at 362, 736 A. 2d 1246 . [6] The agency contends further that its ability to place children out-of-state as mandated under the Adoption and Safe Families Act, 42 U.S.C.A. § 671 (1999), will be hindered, but this claim is really subsumed under the agency's other claims. [7] As WP and MP do not raise a state constitutional claim, I do not address the validity of the statute under the New Jersey Constitution. [8] The United States Supreme Court is considering a constitutional challenge to Washington's grandparent visitation statute.

2000K.H.O., supra, 161 N.J. at 362, 736 A. 2d 1246 . [6] The agency contends further that its ability to place children out-of-state as mandated under the Adoption and Safe Families Act, 42 U.S.C.A. § 671 (1999), will be hindered, but this claim is really subsumed under the agency's other claims. [7] As WP and MP do not raise a state constitutional claim, I do not address the validity of the statute under the New Jersey Constitution. [8] The United States Supreme Court is considering a constitutional challenge to Washington's grandparent visitation statute.

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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Also cited on this issue (9)

CaseCitedYears
Scrimminger v. Sherwin green
nj · 1972
2 sentences

2003Id. at 495-96 , 291 A.2d at 141 -42 The Court further stated that although “[m]unicipaiities are ... appropriate building blocks for the creation of districts!,] [t]he boundaries of the larger municipalities will of course have to be breached, and in this regard, the Commission may have to depart from the direction in [Art.

2003Id. at 495-96 , 291 A.2d at 141 -42 The Court further stated that although “[m]unicipaiities are ... appropriate building blocks for the creation of districts!,] [t]he boundaries of the larger municipalities will of course have to be breached, and in this regard, the Commission may have to depart from the direction in [Art.

12003–2003
In Re Promulgation of Guardianship Services Regulations green
nj · 1986
2 sentences

1995Regs., 103 N.J. 619, 628 , 512 A.2d 453 (1986), we nevertheless proceed with the state constitutional analysis.

1995Regs., 103 N.J. 619, 628 , 512 A.2d 453 (1986), we nevertheless proceed with the state constitutional analysis.

11995–1995
In Re Kaplan green
njsuperctappdiv · 1981
1 sentence

1995In re Kaplan, 178 N.J.

11995–1995
General Assembly of State of New Jersey v. Byrne green
nj · 1982
2 sentences

1982When tested by the principles decided today in General Assembly v. Byrne, 90 N.J. 376 (1982), the New Jersey Building Authority Act, N.J.S.A. 52:18A-78.1, et seq., includes a classic example of a violation of the state constitutional requirement of separation of powers by enabling the Legislature to control an executive agency’s essential functions.

1982When tested by the principles decided today in General Assembly v. Byrne, 90 N.J. 376 (1982), the New Jersey Building Authority Act, N.J.S.A. 52:18A-78.1, et seq., includes a classic example of a violation of the state constitutional requirement of separation of powers by enabling the Legislature to control an executive agency's essential functions.

11982–1982
State v. Johnson green
nj · 1975
2 sentences

1977In State v. Johnson, 68 N.J. 349 (1975), our Supreme Court imposed a higher state constitutional standard [1] upon the prosecution when reliance was placed on consent in a noncustodial search situation than was previously required by the United States Supreme Court under Schneckloth v. Bustamonte, 412 U.S. 218 , 93 S.Ct. 2041 , 36 L.Ed. 2d 854 (1973).

1977Our Supreme Court held that if the State relies on consent "it has the burden of demonstrating knowledge *488 on the part of the person involved that he had a choice in the matter." State v. Johnson, supra 68 N.J. at 354 .

11977–1977
Schneckloth v. Bustamonte green
scotus · 1973
2 sentences

1977In State v. Johnson, 68 N.J. 349 (1975), our Supreme Court imposed a higher state constitutional standard [1] upon the prosecution when reliance was placed on consent in a noncustodial search situation than was previously required by the United States Supreme Court under Schneckloth v. Bustamonte, 412 U.S. 218 , 93 S.Ct. 2041 , 36 L.Ed. 2d 854 (1973).

1977In State v. Johnson, 68 N.J. 349 (1975), our Supreme Court imposed a higher state constitutional standard [1] upon the prosecution when reliance was placed on consent in a noncustodial search situation than was previously required by the United States Supreme Court under Schneckloth v. Bustamonte, 412 U.S. 218 , 93 S.Ct. 2041 , 36 L.Ed. 2d 854 (1973).

11977–1977
United States v. Jenkins green
scotus · 1975
2 sentences

1975As I find the federal constitutional question foreclosed against defendant by the rationale of the trilogy of United States Supreme Court opinions, earlier this year, in United States v. Wilson, 420 U.S. 332 , 95 S.Ct. 1013 , 43 L.Ed. 2d 232 (1975); United States v. Jenkins, 420 U.S. 358 , 95 S.Ct. 1006 , 43 L.Ed. 2d 250 (1975); and Serfass v. United States, 420 U.S. 377 , 95 S.Ct. 1055 , 43 L.Ed. 2d 265 (1975), I confine this dissent to the issue of the alleged State constitutional violation.

1975As I find the federal constitutional question foreclosed against defendant by the rationale of the trilogy of United States Supreme Court opinions, earlier this year, in United States v. Wilson, 420 U.S. 332 , 95 S.Ct. 1013 , 43 L.Ed. 2d 232 (1975); United States v. Jenkins, 420 U.S. 358 , 95 S.Ct. 1006 , 43 L.Ed. 2d 250 (1975); and Serfass v. United States, 420 U.S. 377 , 95 S.Ct. 1055 , 43 L.Ed. 2d 265 (1975), I confine this dissent to the issue of the alleged State constitutional violation.

11975–1975
United States v. Wilson green
scotus · 1975
2 sentences

1975As I find the federal constitutional question foreclosed against defendant by the rationale of the trilogy of United States Supreme Court opinions, earlier this year, in United States v. Wilson, 420 U.S. 332 , 95 S.Ct. 1013 , 43 L.Ed. 2d 232 (1975); United States v. Jenkins, 420 U.S. 358 , 95 S.Ct. 1006 , 43 L.Ed. 2d 250 (1975); and Serfass v. United States, 420 U.S. 377 , 95 S.Ct. 1055 , 43 L.Ed. 2d 265 (1975), I confine this dissent to the issue of the alleged State constitutional violation.

1975As I find the federal constitutional question foreclosed against defendant by the rationale of the trilogy of United States Supreme Court opinions, earlier this year, in United States v. Wilson, 420 U.S. 332 , 95 S.Ct. 1013 , 43 L.Ed. 2d 232 (1975); United States v. Jenkins, 420 U.S. 358 , 95 S.Ct. 1006 , 43 L.Ed. 2d 250 (1975); and Serfass v. United States, 420 U.S. 377 , 95 S.Ct. 1055 , 43 L.Ed. 2d 265 (1975), I confine this dissent to the issue of the alleged State constitutional violation.

11975–1975
Serfass v. United States green
scotus · 1975
2 sentences

1975As I find the federal constitutional question foreclosed against defendant by the rationale of the trilogy of United States Supreme Court opinions, earlier this year, in United States v. Wilson, 420 U.S. 332 , 95 S.Ct. 1013 , 43 L.Ed. 2d 232 (1975); United States v. Jenkins, 420 U.S. 358 , 95 S.Ct. 1006 , 43 L.Ed. 2d 250 (1975); and Serfass v. United States, 420 U.S. 377 , 95 S.Ct. 1055 , 43 L.Ed. 2d 265 (1975), I confine this dissent to the issue of the alleged State constitutional violation.

1975As I find the federal constitutional question foreclosed against defendant by the rationale of the trilogy of United States Supreme Court opinions, earlier this year, in United States v. Wilson, 420 U.S. 332 , 95 S.Ct. 1013 , 43 L.Ed. 2d 232 (1975); United States v. Jenkins, 420 U.S. 358 , 95 S.Ct. 1006 , 43 L.Ed. 2d 250 (1975); and Serfass v. United States, 420 U.S. 377 , 95 S.Ct. 1055 , 43 L.Ed. 2d 265 (1975), I confine this dissent to the issue of the alleged State constitutional violation.

11975–1975

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