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goal rule in New Jersey

9 New Jersey opinions name it 2 courts 1992–2026 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 (6)

CaseFollowedCited
State v. Williamsgreen
nj · 1988 · cited in 2 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 1994–2019
2 sentences

2019"The scope of the State's opening statement is limited to the 'facts [it] intends in A-0429-17T3 10 good faith to prove by competent evidence.'" State v. Wakefield, 190 N.J. 397, 442 (2007) (quoting State v. Hipplewith, 33 N.J. 300, 309 (1960)). "[T]he test for determining whether prosecutorial misconduct constitutes reversible error is whether the misconduct 'was so egregious that it deprived defendant of a fair trial.'" The goal that rule seeks to foster is that "juries [will] . . . reach a verdict and impose a penalty without inordinate exposure to unduly prejudicial, inflammatory commentar

2019"The scope of the State's opening statement is limited to the 'facts [it] intends in A-0429-17T3 10 good faith to prove by competent evidence.'" State v. Wakefield, 190 N.J. 397, 442 (2007) (quoting State v. Hipplewith, 33 N.J. 300, 309 (1960)). "[T]he test for determining whether prosecutorial misconduct constitutes reversible error is whether the misconduct 'was so egregious that it deprived defendant of a fair trial.'" The goal that rule seeks to foster is that "juries [will] . . . reach a verdict and impose a penalty without inordinate exposure to unduly prejudicial, inflammatory commentar

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State v. DiFriscogreen
nj · 1994 · cited in 2 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2007–2019
2 sentences

2019"The scope of the State's opening statement is limited to the 'facts [it] intends in A-0429-17T3 10 good faith to prove by competent evidence.'" State v. Wakefield, 190 N.J. 397, 442 (2007) (quoting State v. Hipplewith, 33 N.J. 300, 309 (1960)). "[T]he test for determining whether prosecutorial misconduct constitutes reversible error is whether the misconduct 'was so egregious that it deprived defendant of a fair trial.'" The goal that rule seeks to foster is that "juries [will] . . . reach a verdict and impose a penalty without inordinate exposure to unduly prejudicial, inflammatory commentar

2007The goal that rule seeks to foster is that juries [will] . . . reach a verdict and impose a penalty without inordinate exposure to unduly prejudicial, inflammatory commentary. *982 Although we impose a greater burden on prosecuting attorneys than defense attorneys on that issue, [i]t is well-established that prosecuting attorneys, within reasonable limitations, are afforded considerable leeway in making opening statements and summations. [ State v. DiFrisco (II), 137 N.J. 434, 474 , 645 A. 2d 734 (1994) (citations and internal quotation marks omitted).] So informed, we address defendant's cont

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Faretta v. Californiagreen
scotus · 1975 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
1 sentence

2021The goal of this inquiry "is not to ascertain whether a defendant possesses technical legal knowledge," but rather to "apprise the defendant 'of the dangers and disadvantages of self-representation.'" Outland, 245 N.J. at 506 (citing Faretta v. California, 422 U.S. 806, 835 (1975)).

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State v. Jimenezgreen
nj · 2006 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
1 sentence

2019"The scope of the State's opening statement is limited to the 'facts [it] intends in A-0429-17T3 10 good faith to prove by competent evidence.'" State v. Wakefield, 190 N.J. 397, 442 (2007) (quoting State v. Hipplewith, 33 N.J. 300, 309 (1960)). "[T]he test for determining whether prosecutorial misconduct constitutes reversible error is whether the misconduct 'was so egregious that it deprived defendant of a fair trial.'" The goal that rule seeks to foster is that "juries [will] . . . reach a verdict and impose a penalty without inordinate exposure to unduly prejudicial, inflammatory commentar

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State v. Hipplewithgreen
nj · 1960 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
1 sentence

2019"The scope of the State's opening statement is limited to the 'facts [it] intends in A-0429-17T3 10 good faith to prove by competent evidence.'" State v. Wakefield, 190 N.J. 397, 442 (2007) (quoting State v. Hipplewith, 33 N.J. 300, 309 (1960)). "[T]he test for determining whether prosecutorial misconduct constitutes reversible error is whether the misconduct 'was so egregious that it deprived defendant of a fair trial.'" The goal that rule seeks to foster is that "juries [will] . . . reach a verdict and impose a penalty without inordinate exposure to unduly prejudicial, inflammatory commentar

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State v. Penningtongreen
nj · 1990 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
1 sentence

2019"The scope of the State's opening statement is limited to the 'facts [it] intends in A-0429-17T3 10 good faith to prove by competent evidence.'" State v. Wakefield, 190 N.J. 397, 442 (2007) (quoting State v. Hipplewith, 33 N.J. 300, 309 (1960)). "[T]he test for determining whether prosecutorial misconduct constitutes reversible error is whether the misconduct 'was so egregious that it deprived defendant of a fair trial.'" The goal that rule seeks to foster is that "juries [will] . . . reach a verdict and impose a penalty without inordinate exposure to unduly prejudicial, inflammatory commentar

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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 (7)

CaseCitedYears
A & M FARM v. Am. Sprinkler Mech. green
njsuperctappdiv · 2012
1 sentence

2026Nonetheless, the action required "is a matter within the discretion of the motion judge, giving due consideration to the circumstances of the case and the goal of the rule to compel discovery responses." Id. at 538 .

12026–2026
State v. Crisafi green
nj · 1992
1 sentence

2021The judge should "specifically advise the defendants that it would be unwise not to accept the A-4499-18 15 assistance of counsel." Crisafi, 128 N.J. at 512 .

12021–2021
Waste Management, Inc. v. Admiral Ins. Co. green
nj · 1994
1 sentence

2017The goal of that requirement is to ensure predictability and to shield parties from being "haled into court in a foreign jurisdiction solely on the basis of random, fortuitous, or attenuated contacts or as a result of the unilateral activity of some other party." Waste Mgmt., supra, 138 N.J. at 121 .

12017–2017
Best v. C&M Door Controls, Inc. green
nj · 2009
1 sentence

2013Ibid.

12013–2013
In Re the Estate of Stockdale green
nj · 2008
2 sentences

2011However, that principle must be understood in light of the goal of the doctrine: the avoidance of "relitigation of a previously resolved issue." Stockdale, supra, 196 N.J. at 311 , 953 A. 2d 454 .

2011However, that principle must be understood in light of the goal of the doctrine: the avoidance of "relitigation of a previously resolved issue." Stockdale, supra, 196 N.J. at 311 , 953 A. 2d 454 .

12011–2011
State v. Biegenwald green
nj · 1987
2 sentences

1994Although we impose a greater burden on prosecuting attorneys than defense attorneys on that issue, see State v. Biegenwald, 106 N.J. 13, 40 , 524 A.2d 130 (1987) (stating that “prosecutors in capital cases have a special obligation to seek justice and to not simply convict, and ... we will scrupulously review conduct that falls short of this high standard”), “[i]t is well-established that prosecuting attorneys, within reasonable limitations, are afforded considerable leeway in making opening statements and summations.” Williams, supra, 113 N.J. at 447 , 550 A.2d 1172 .

1994Although we impose a greater burden on prosecuting attorneys than defense attorneys on that issue, see State v. Biegenwald, 106 N.J. 13, 40 , 524 A.2d 130 (1987) (stating that “prosecutors in capital cases have a special obligation to seek justice and to not simply convict, and ... we will scrupulously review conduct that falls short of this high standard”), “[i]t is well-established that prosecuting attorneys, within reasonable limitations, are afforded considerable leeway in making opening statements and summations.” Williams, supra, 113 N.J. at 447 , 550 A.2d 1172 .

11994–1994
Beshada v. Johns-Manville Products Corp. green
nj · 1982
2 sentences

1992The goal of warnings is that "the risk from the product be reduced to the greatest extent possible without hindering its utility." Beshada v. Johns-Manville Products Corp., 90 N.J. 191, 201 , 447 A. 2d 539 (1982).

1992The goal of warnings is that "the risk from the product be reduced to the greatest extent possible without hindering its utility." Beshada v. Johns-Manville Products Corp., 90 N.J. 191, 201 , 447 A. 2d 539 (1982).

11992–1992

Where else courts name it

TX 29 (2000–2025) OR 24 (1983–2026) MI 22 (1986–2025) CA 19 (1995–2025) IL 10 (1990–2021) WA 10 (1996–2024) NJ 9 (1992–2026) FL 8 (1989–2025) PA 8 (1990–2025) MD 7 (2007–2025) IA 6 (1982–2021) CT 6 (1958–2011) CO 5 (2017–2026) MN 5 (1986–2016) DE 5 (2014–2026) TN 5 (2012–2022) ND 5 (1986–2018) WI 4 (1997–2020) VT 4 (1981–2025) MA 4 (1996–2026) OK 3 (2011–2014) GA 3 (2014–2019) WV 3 (2014–2021) NY 3 (1910–2007) AZ 3 (2011–2015) OH 3 (2002–2012) MS 3 (1992–2026) NC 2 (2022–2022) RI 2 (1989–2006) MO 2 (2005–2005) DC 2 (1987–2024) UT 2 (1996–2006)

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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