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10 New Jersey opinions name it 2 courts 1979–2020 0 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 (8)

CaseFollowedCited
People v. McDonaldgreen
cal · 1984 · cited in 3 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 1989–2002
2 sentences

2002The court reasoned that "the body of information now available on these matters is `sufficiently beyond common experience' that in appropriate cases expert opinion thereon could at least `assist the trier of fact.'" 208 Cal Rptr. at 248, 690 P. 2d at 721 (citation and footnote omitted).

1989Cir.1971) 461 F. 2d 134, 145-146, fn. 1 (conc. & dis. opn.).) [ 690 P. 2d at 717 ] The court then pointed out that [i]n the dozen years since Judge Bazelon's appeal, empirical studies of the psychological factors affecting eyewitness identification have proliferated, and reports of their results have appeared at an ever-accelerating pace in the professional literature of the behavioral and social sciences.

23
Strickland v. Washingtongreen
scotus · 1984 · cited in 2 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 1989–1991
2 sentences

1991See Burger v. Kemp, 483 U.S. 776, 810 , 107 S.Ct. 3114, 3134 , 97 L.Ed.2d 638, 667, 671 (1987) (Blackmun, J., dissenting); Strickland, supra, 466 U.S. at 717-18 , 104 S.Ct. at 2080-81 , 80 L.Ed.2d at 712-13 (Marshall, J., dissenting); see also Goodpaster, “The Trial for Life: Effective Assistance of Counsel in Death Penalty Cases,” 58 N.Y.U.L.Rev. 299 (1983).

1991See Burger v. Kemp, 483 U.S. 776, 810 , 107 S.Ct. 3114, 3134 , 97 L.Ed.2d 638, 667, 671 (1987) (Blackmun, J., dissenting); Strickland, supra, 466 U.S. at 717-18 , 104 S.Ct. at 2080-81 , 80 L.Ed.2d at 712-13 (Marshall, J., dissenting); see also Goodpaster, “The Trial for Life: Effective Assistance of Counsel in Death Penalty Cases,” 58 N.Y.U.L.Rev. 299 (1983).

22
Burger v. Kempgreen
scotus · 1987 · cited in 2 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 1989–1991
2 sentences

1991See Burger v. Kemp, 483 U.S. 776, 810 , 107 S.Ct. 3114, 3134 , 97 L.Ed.2d 638, 667, 671 (1987) (Blackmun, J., dissenting); Strickland, supra, 466 U.S. at 717-18 , 104 S.Ct. at 2080-81 , 80 L.Ed.2d at 712-13 (Marshall, J., dissenting); see also Goodpaster, “The Trial for Life: Effective Assistance of Counsel in Death Penalty Cases,” 58 N.Y.U.L.Rev. 299 (1983).

1991See Burger v. Kemp, 483 U.S. 776, 810 , 107 S.Ct. 3114, 3134 , 97 L.Ed.2d 638, 667, 671 (1987) (Blackmun, J., dissenting); Strickland, supra, 466 U.S. at 717-18 , 104 S.Ct. at 2080-81 , 80 L.Ed.2d at 712-13 (Marshall, J., dissenting); see also Goodpaster, “The Trial for Life: Effective Assistance of Counsel in Death Penalty Cases,” 58 N.Y.U.L.Rev. 299 (1983).

22
In Re Jacobgreen
nj · 1984 · cited in 2 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 1986–1990
2 sentences

1990There has been no demonstration by competent medical proofs that respondent suffered a loss of competency, comprehension or will of a magnitude that could excuse egregious misconduct that was clearly knowing, volitional and purposeful. [ 95 N.J. at 137 , 469 A.2d 498 .] *503 In In re Tusco, 104 N.J. 59 , 514 A.2d 1311 (1986), we rejected the psychological defense of “burn-out” as an excuse for the conduct of a respondent who was convicted of conspiracy to commit bribery, solicitation of a bribe, and two counts of offering a bribe.

1990There has been no demonstration by competent medical proofs that respondent suffered a loss of competency, comprehension or will of a magnitude that could excuse egregious misconduct that was clearly knowing, volitional and purposeful. [ 95 N.J. at 137 , 469 A.2d 498 .] *503 In In re Tusco, 104 N.J. 59 , 514 A.2d 1311 (1986), we rejected the psychological defense of “burn-out” as an excuse for the conduct of a respondent who was convicted of conspiracy to commit bribery, solicitation of a bribe, and two counts of offering a bribe.

12
State v. J.L.G.green
nj · 2018 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
1 sentence

2020State v. J.L.G., 234 N.J. 265, 272 (2018).

11
United States v. Rufus Browngreen
cadc · 1972 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 1989–1989
1 sentence

1989Cir.1971) 461 F. 2d 134, 145-146, fn. 1 (conc. & dis. opn.).) [ 690 P. 2d at 717 ] The court then pointed out that [i]n the dozen years since Judge Bazelon's appeal, empirical studies of the psychological factors affecting eyewitness identification have proliferated, and reports of their results have appeared at an ever-accelerating pace in the professional literature of the behavioral and social sciences.

11
Sorentino v. Family & Children's Soc. of Elizabethgreen
nj · 1976 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 1979–1979
1 sentence

1979Sorrentino v. Family & Children's Soc. of Elizabeth, 72 N.J. 127, 131 (1976); In re Adoption by A.M. & L.M., 170 N.J.

11
In Re Adoption of Two Children by AM and LMgreen
njsuperctappdiv · 1979 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 1979–1979
1 sentence

1979Sorrentino v. Family & Children's Soc. of Elizabeth, 72 N.J. 127, 131 (1976); In re Adoption by A.M. & L.M., 170 N.J.

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in New Jersey. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (5)

CaseCitedYears
State v. Cromedy green
nj · 1999
2 sentences

2002In that case the Supreme Court of California, reaching a result contrary to Long, supra, 119 N.J. at 494-96 , 575 A. 2d 435 , and State v. Cromedy, 158 N.J. 112, 133 , 727 A. 2d 457 (1999), concluded that expert testimony on the psychological factors affecting the accuracy of eyewitness identification was admissible.

2002In that case the Supreme Court of California, reaching a result contrary to Long, supra, 119 N.J. at 494-96 , 575 A. 2d 435 , and State v. Cromedy, 158 N.J. 112, 133 , 727 A. 2d 457 (1999), concluded that expert testimony on the psychological factors affecting the accuracy of eyewitness identification was admissible.

12002–2002
State v. Long green
nj · 1990
2 sentences

2002In that case the Supreme Court of California, reaching a result contrary to Long, supra, 119 N.J. at 494-96 , 575 A. 2d 435 , and State v. Cromedy, 158 N.J. 112, 133 , 727 A. 2d 457 (1999), concluded that expert testimony on the psychological factors affecting the accuracy of eyewitness identification was admissible.

2002In that case the Supreme Court of California, reaching a result contrary to Long, supra, 119 N.J. at 494-96 , 575 A. 2d 435 , and State v. Cromedy, 158 N.J. 112, 133 , 727 A. 2d 457 (1999), concluded that expert testimony on the psychological factors affecting the accuracy of eyewitness identification was admissible.

12002–2002
Hammer v. Township of Livingston green
njsuperctappdiv · 1999
2 sentences

2000Hammer *677 v. Township of Livingston, 318 N.J.Super. 298, 307 , 723 A. 2d 988 (1999).

2000Hammer *677 v. Township of Livingston, 318 N.J.Super. 298, 307 , 723 A. 2d 988 (1999).

12000–2000
Matter of Tuso green
nj · 1986
2 sentences

1990There has been no demonstration by competent medical proofs that respondent suffered a loss of competency, comprehension or will of a magnitude that could excuse egregious misconduct that was clearly knowing, volitional and purposeful. [ 95 N.J. at 137 , 469 A.2d 498 .] *503 In In re Tusco, 104 N.J. 59 , 514 A.2d 1311 (1986), we rejected the psychological defense of “burn-out” as an excuse for the conduct of a respondent who was convicted of conspiracy to commit bribery, solicitation of a bribe, and two counts of offering a bribe.

1990There has been no demonstration by competent medical proofs that respondent suffered a loss of competency, comprehension or will of a magnitude that could excuse egregious misconduct that was clearly knowing, volitional and purposeful. [ 95 N.J. at 137 , 469 A.2d 498 .] *503 In In re Tusco, 104 N.J. 59 , 514 A.2d 1311 (1986), we rejected the psychological defense of “burn-out” as an excuse for the conduct of a respondent who was convicted of conspiracy to commit bribery, solicitation of a bribe, and two counts of offering a bribe.

11990–1990
In re Cornish green
nj · 1985
1 sentence

1986In In re Cornish, 98 N.J. 500 (1985), we considered in mitigation the emotional and financial pressures of private practice upon an urban attorney in an economically disadvantaged community.

11986–1986

Where else courts name it

CA 46 (1981–2025) NY 12 (1938–2026) NJ 10 (1979–2020) OH 8 (2000–2022) PA 7 (1986–2017) FL 7 (1995–2026) LA 6 (1983–2020) MI 6 (1973–2025) CT 4 (1976–2023) TN 3 (2004–2020) NC 3 (1990–2003) IL 3 (1968–2009) WY 3 (1984–1989) NM 2 (2012–2020) WV 2 (1993–2023) MD 2 (1967–2004) KS 2 (1972–1986) RI 2 (1996–2016) MA 2 (1993–2010) AZ 2 (1983–1983) DC 2 (1991–2014) OR 2 (1993–2012)

Opinions by the citing court's state. A doctrine retained in one state and abandoned in another shows up here as a year span that stalls.

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