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9 New Jersey opinions name it 2 courts 2017–2025 5 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 (9)

CaseFollowedCited
State v. Crisoforo Montalvo (077331) (Monmouth and Statewide)green
nj · 2017 · cited in 3 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2017–2021
2 sentences

2021"When a party does not object to a jury instruction, this court reviews the instruction for plain error." State v. Montalvo, 229 N.J. 300, 320 (2017) (citing R. 1:7-2; State v. Wakefield, 190 N.J. 397, 472-73 (2007)).

2018Our Supreme Court has stated: "When a party does not object to a jury instruction, this Court reviews the instruction for plain error." State v. Montalvo, 229 N.J. 300, 320 (2017) (citing R. 1:7-2).

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Michel v. Louisianagreen
scotus · 1956 · cited in 2 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2022–2025
2 sentences

2025A court reviews the claim under "a strong presumption that counsel's conduct falls within the wide range of reasonable professional assistance"; the defendant must overcome the presumption that the challenged action was part of a "sound trial strategy." Strickland, 466 U.S. at 689 (quoting Michel v. Louisiana, 350 U.S. 91, 101 (1955)); see also B.R., 192 N.J. at 307-08 .

2022A court reviews the claim under "a strong presumption that counsel's conduct falls within the wide range of reasonable professional assistance"; the defendant must overcome the presumption that the challenged action was part of a "'sound trial strategy.'" Strickland, 466 U.S. at 689 (quoting Michel v. Louisiana, 350 U.S. 91, 101 (1955)); see also B.R., 192 N.J. at 307-08 .

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New Jersey Division of Youth & Family Services v. B.R.green
nj · 2007 · cited in 2 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2022–2025
2 sentences

2025A court reviews the claim under "a strong presumption that counsel's conduct falls within the wide range of reasonable professional assistance"; the defendant must overcome the presumption that the challenged action was part of a "sound trial strategy." Strickland, 466 U.S. at 689 (quoting Michel v. Louisiana, 350 U.S. 91, 101 (1955)); see also B.R., 192 N.J. at 307-08 .

2022A court reviews the claim under "a strong presumption that counsel's conduct falls within the wide range of reasonable professional assistance"; the defendant must overcome the presumption that the challenged action was part of a "'sound trial strategy.'" Strickland, 466 U.S. at 689 (quoting Michel v. Louisiana, 350 U.S. 91, 101 (1955)); see also B.R., 192 N.J. at 307-08 .

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State v. Jimenezgreen
nj · 2006 · cited in 2 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2017–2021
2 sentences

2021"When a party does not object to a jury instruction, this court reviews the instruction for plain error." State v. Montalvo, 229 N.J. 300, 320 (2017) (citing R. 1:7-2; State v. Wakefield, 190 N.J. 397, 472-73 (2007)).

2017R. 1:7-2; State v. Wakefield, 190 N.J. 397, 472-73 , 921 A.2d 954 (2007), cert. denied, 552 U.S. 1146 , 128 S.Ct. 1074 , 169 L.Ed.2d 817 (2008).

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State v. Jenkinsgreen
nj · 2004 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
1 sentence

2021A-2497-16T4 15 Even if there is no request by a party to charge the jury on a lesser - included offense, a trial court has an independent, non-delegable duty to instruct a jury on such a charge "when the facts adduced at trial clearly indicate that a jury could convict on the lesser while acquitting on the greater offense." State v. Jenkins, 178 N.J. 347, 361 (2004) (citations omitted).

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State v. Fritzgreen
nj · 1987 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
1 sentence

2019This court reviews a claim of ineffective assistance of counsel under the two-prong test established by the United States Supreme Court in Strickland v. Washington, 466 U.S. 668 (1984), and subsequently adopted by our Supreme Court in State v. Fritz, 105 N.J. 42, 58 (1987).

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In re Jadejagreen
nj · 2017 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
1 sentence

2017See State v. Montalvo, 229 N.J. 300, 320 , 162 A.3d 270 (2017) (“Without an objection at the time a jury instruction is given ... this Court reviews the instruction for plain error.” (citations omitted)); see also State v. Townsend, 186 N.J. 473, 498 , 897 A.2d 316 (2006) (reviewing trial court’s lack of limiting instruction on proper use of expert testimony under plain error standard set forth in Rule 2:10-2 because defendant did not object at trial and raised issue for first time on appeal); State v. Krivacska, 341 N.J.Super. 1, 42-43 , 775 A.2d 6 (App. Div.) (finding that trial court’s fail

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State v. Townsendgreen
nj · 2006 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
2 sentences

2017See State v. Montalvo, 229 N.J. 300, 320 , 162 A.3d 270 (2017) (“Without an objection at the time a jury instruction is given ... this Court reviews the instruction for plain error.” (citations omitted)); see also State v. Townsend, 186 N.J. 473, 498 , 897 A.2d 316 (2006) (reviewing trial court’s lack of limiting instruction on proper use of expert testimony under plain error standard set forth in Rule 2:10-2 because defendant did not object at trial and raised issue for first time on appeal); State v. Krivacska, 341 N.J.Super. 1, 42-43 , 775 A.2d 6 (App. Div.) (finding that trial court’s fail

2017See State v. Montalvo, ___ N.J. ___, ___ (2017) (slip op. at 23) (“Without an objection at the time a jury instruction is given . . . this Court reviews the instruction for plain error.” (citations omitted)); see also State v. Townsend, 186 N.J. 473, 498 (2006) (reviewing trial court’s lack of limiting instruction on proper use of expert testimony under plain error standard set forth in Rule 2:10-2 because defendant did not object at trial and raised issue for first time on appeal); State v. Krivacska, 341 N.J.

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State v. Krivacskagreen
njsuperctappdiv · 2001 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
2 sentences

2017See State v. Montalvo, 229 N.J. 300, 320 , 162 A.3d 270 (2017) (“Without an objection at the time a jury instruction is given ... this Court reviews the instruction for plain error.” (citations omitted)); see also State v. Townsend, 186 N.J. 473, 498 , 897 A.2d 316 (2006) (reviewing trial court’s lack of limiting instruction on proper use of expert testimony under plain error standard set forth in Rule 2:10-2 because defendant did not object at trial and raised issue for first time on appeal); State v. Krivacska, 341 N.J.Super. 1, 42-43 , 775 A.2d 6 (App. Div.) (finding that trial court’s fail

2017See State v. Montalvo, ___ N.J. ___, ___ (2017) (slip op. at 23) (“Without an objection at the time a jury instruction is given . . . this Court reviews the instruction for plain error.” (citations omitted)); see also State v. Townsend, 186 N.J. 473, 498 (2006) (reviewing trial court’s lack of limiting instruction on proper use of expert testimony under plain error standard set forth in Rule 2:10-2 because defendant did not object at trial and raised issue for first time on appeal); State v. Krivacska, 341 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 (6)

CaseCitedYears
Strickland v. Washington green
scotus · 1984
2 sentences

2025A court reviews the claim under "a strong presumption that counsel's conduct falls within the wide range of reasonable professional assistance"; the defendant must overcome the presumption that the challenged action was part of a "sound trial strategy." Strickland, 466 U.S. at 689 (quoting Michel v. Louisiana, 350 U.S. 91, 101 (1955)); see also B.R., 192 N.J. at 307-08 .

2022A court reviews the claim under "a strong presumption that counsel's conduct falls within the wide range of reasonable professional assistance"; the defendant must overcome the presumption that the challenged action was part of a "'sound trial strategy.'" Strickland, 466 U.S. at 689 (quoting Michel v. Louisiana, 350 U.S. 91, 101 (1955)); see also B.R., 192 N.J. at 307-08 .

32019–2025
Counterman v. Colorado green
scotus · 2023
1 sentence

2024The Court reviews the doctrine of “true threats” -- which “lie outside the bounds of the First Amendment’s protection,” Counterman, 600 U.S. at 72 -- as developed through Supreme Court jurisprudence.

12024–2024
Carpet Remnant Warehouse, Inc. v. New Jersey Department of Labor green
nj · 1991
1 sentence

2022For such situations, case law provides a variety of factors to be considered when evaluating a worker’s “ability to maintain an independent business,” and the Court reviews those factors, including the factors set forth in Carpet Remnant, 125 N.J. at 592-93 . (pp. 19-22) 4.

12022–2022
Baez v. Nike Inc. green
scotus · 2002
2 sentences

2017See State v. Montalvo, 229 N.J. 300, 320 , 162 A.3d 270 (2017) (“Without an objection at the time a jury instruction is given ... this Court reviews the instruction for plain error.” (citations omitted)); see also State v. Townsend, 186 N.J. 473, 498 , 897 A.2d 316 (2006) (reviewing trial court’s lack of limiting instruction on proper use of expert testimony under plain error standard set forth in Rule 2:10-2 because defendant did not object at trial and raised issue for first time on appeal); State v. Krivacska, 341 N.J.Super. 1, 42-43 , 775 A.2d 6 (App. Div.) (finding that trial court’s fail

2017Super. 1, 42-43 (App. Div.) (finding that trial court’s failure to provide limiting instruction was not plain error because defendant failed to request one), certif. denied, 170 N.J. 206 (2001), cert. denied, 535 U.S. 1012 , 122 S. Ct. 1594 , 152 L.

12017–2017
Palmer v. United States green
scotus · 2002
2 sentences

2017See State v. Montalvo, 229 N.J. 300, 320 , 162 A.3d 270 (2017) (“Without an objection at the time a jury instruction is given ... this Court reviews the instruction for plain error.” (citations omitted)); see also State v. Townsend, 186 N.J. 473, 498 , 897 A.2d 316 (2006) (reviewing trial court’s lack of limiting instruction on proper use of expert testimony under plain error standard set forth in Rule 2:10-2 because defendant did not object at trial and raised issue for first time on appeal); State v. Krivacska, 341 N.J.Super. 1, 42-43 , 775 A.2d 6 (App. Div.) (finding that trial court’s fail

2017Super. 1, 42-43 (App. Div.) (finding that trial court’s failure to provide limiting instruction was not plain error because defendant failed to request one), certif. denied, 170 N.J. 206 (2001), cert. denied, 535 U.S. 1012 , 122 S. Ct. 1594 , 152 L.

12017–2017
Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Co. v. Commercial Union Insurance Co. green
scotus · 2002
1 sentence

2017Super. 1, 42-43 (App. Div.) (finding that trial court’s failure to provide limiting instruction was not plain error because defendant failed to request one), certif. denied, 170 N.J. 206 (2001), cert. denied, 535 U.S. 1012 , 122 S. Ct. 1594 , 152 L.

12017–2017

Statutes the citing opinions construe

NJ § N.J. Stat. § 2C:11-3 (3) NJ § N.J. Stat. § 2C:39-5 (3)

Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.

Where else courts name it

MI 138 (1984–2026) TN 125 (1997–2024) OH 51 (1999–2025) WA 33 (1993–2025) IL 33 (2006–2026) RI 30 (2006–2026) PA 23 (2008–2026) MS 22 (1994–2024) ID 17 (2001–2023) IN 14 (1981–2016) NC 13 (2010–2022) NV 13 (1993–2024) KS 11 (2005–2026) VA 11 (2017–2024) NM 11 (1998–2023) NJ 9 (2017–2025) FL 8 (1985–2025) CT 8 (1995–2016) IA 7 (1987–2017) MO 6 (1988–2013) DE 6 (2017–2025) MD 6 (2006–2019) ND 6 (2011–2022) TX 6 (2004–2015) MT 6 (1987–2021) ME 6 (2000–2025) VI 5 (2010–2012) SC 5 (1986–2024) MN 5 (2001–2015) OK 5 (2011–2017) GA 4 (2019–2025) WI 4 (2019–2023) AZ 3 (2024–2025) CA 3 (1958–2022) DC 3 (1983–2019) AL 2 (1949–2014) OR 2 (2000–2005)

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