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49 New Jersey opinions name it 2 courts 1960–2026 7 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 (28)

CaseFollowedCited
District of Columbia v. Hellergreen
scotus · 2008 · cited in 4 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2013–2017
2 sentences

2017In Heller, supra, the United States Supreme Court emphasized the right to possess weapons in the home, “where the need for defense of self, family, and property is most acute.” 554 U.S. at 628 , 128 S.Ct. at 2817 , 171 L.Ed.2d at 679 . *320 New Jersey law reflects that principle.

2017In Heller, supra, the United States Supreme Court emphasized the right to possess weapons in the home, “where the need for defense of self, family, and property is most acute.” 554 U.S. at 628 , 128 S.Ct. at 2817 , 171 L.Ed.2d at 679 . *320 New Jersey law reflects that principle.

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Kemp Ex Rel. Wright v. Stategreen
nj · 2002 · cited in 3 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2024–2026
2 sentences

2026Therefore, the Court concluded: [A]lthough the need for a hearing is remitted to the trial court's discretion, in cases in which the scientific reliability of an expert's opinion is challenged and the court's ruling on admissibility may be dispositive of the merits, the sounder practice is to afford the proponent of the expert's opinion an opportunity to prove its admissibility at a Rule 104 hearing. [Id. at 432-33.] The Court concluded a fair opportunity to be heard was necessary despite "the expert's opinion in its present form [wa]s not admissible," id. at 415 , and plaintiff had "failed to

2026Therefore, the Court concluded: [A]lthough the need for a hearing is remitted to the trial court's discretion, in cases in which the scientific reliability of an expert's opinion is challenged and the court's ruling on admissibility may be dispositive of the merits, the sounder practice is to afford the proponent of the expert's opinion an opportunity to prove its admissibility at a Rule 104 hearing. [Id. at 432-33.] The Court concluded a fair opportunity to be heard was necessary despite "the expert's opinion in its present form [wa]s not admissible," id. at 415 , and plaintiff had "failed to

23
State v. Pillargreen
njsuperctappdiv · 2003 · cited in 2 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
2 sentences

2021State v. Pillar, 359 N.J.

2021State v. Pillar, 359 N.J.

22
In Re GAULTgreen
scotus · 1967 · cited in 2 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2001–2001
2 sentences

2001See In re Gault, 387 U.S. 1 , 87 S.Ct. 1428 , 18 L.Ed.2d 527 (1967).

2001See In re Gault, 387 U.S. 1 , 87 S.Ct. 1428 , 18 L.Ed.2d 527 (1967).

22
State v. Denofagreen
nj · 2006 · cited in 2 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2019–2020
2 sentences

2020Id. at 82 (quoting Denofa, 187 N.J at 42).

2019See State v. DeNofa, 187 N.J. 24, 42 (2006).

12
State v. Fritzgreen
nj · 1987 · cited in 2 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2005–2013
2 sentences

2005See Fritz, supra, 105 N.J. at 61 , 519 A.2d 336 (“[T]he obstacles facing defendant’s attorney in terms of inability to prepare are insufficient to warrant a presumption of prejudice and to excuse the need for an inquiry into the actual conduct of the trial.”); see also State v. Chew, 179 N.J. 186, 211 , 844 A.2d 487 (2004); State v. Bey, 161 N.J. 233, 255-56 , 736 A.2d 469 (1999), cert. denied, 530 U.S. 1245 , 120 S.Ct. 2693 , 147 L.Ed.2d 964 (2000); State v. Savage, 120 N.J. 594, 616-17 , 577 A.2d 455 (1990).

2005See Fritz, supra, 105 N.J. at 61 , 519 A.2d 336 (“[T]he obstacles facing defendant’s attorney in terms of inability to prepare are insufficient to warrant a presumption of prejudice and to excuse the need for an inquiry into the actual conduct of the trial.”); see also State v. Chew, 179 N.J. 186, 211 , 844 A.2d 487 (2004); State v. Bey, 161 N.J. 233, 255-56 , 736 A.2d 469 (1999), cert. denied, 530 U.S. 1245 , 120 S.Ct. 2693 , 147 L.Ed.2d 964 (2000); State v. Savage, 120 N.J. 594, 616-17 , 577 A.2d 455 (1990).

12
In re Accutane Litig.green
nj · 2018 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
1 sentence

2025Nevertheless, having complied with Cho, the court was not stripped of its discretion to hold a Rule 104 hearing; see Kemp v. State, 174 N.J. 412, 432 (2002) ("the need for a hearing is remitted to the trial court's discretion"); In re Accutane Lit., 234 N.J. 340, 348-49 (2018) (nor was the court stripped of its "role as gatekeeper of . . . expert testimony in civil cases").

11
State v. Jenkinsgreen
nj · 2004 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
1 sentence

2020See ibid.

11
State v. Pyattgreen
njsuperctappdiv · 1998 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
1 sentence

2019While we are satisfied that the PSA provision regarding plaintiff's college contribution obligation obviated the need for an analysis of the issue under Newburgh, parenthetically, we note that had such an analysis been required, given the conflicting certifications of the parties, the court should have A-2679-17T4 15 conducted a plenary hearing rather than adjudicate the issue on the papers. "[I]n a variety of contexts, courts have opined on the impermissibility of deciding contested issues of fact on the basis of conflicting affidavits or certifications alone." State v. Pyatt, 316 N.J.

11
State v. Choicegreen
nj · 1985 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
1 sentence

2018A trial court is not obligated to "meticulously . . . sift through the entire record in every . . . trial to see if some combination of facts and inferences might rationally sustain a [lesser-included] charge." State v. Funderburg, 225 N.J. 66, 70 (2016) (quoting State v. Choice, 98 N.J. 295, 299 (1985)). a.

11
State v. Lee Funderburg (074760)green
nj · 2016 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
1 sentence

2018A trial court is not obligated to "meticulously . . . sift through the entire record in every . . . trial to see if some combination of facts and inferences might rationally sustain a [lesser-included] charge." State v. Funderburg, 225 N.J. 66, 70 (2016) (quoting State v. Choice, 98 N.J. 295, 299 (1985)). a.

11
State v. Brewstergreen
njsuperctappdiv · 2013 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
2 sentences

2017However, as noted by the PCR court, defendant waited until his 2015 arrest to seek judicial intervention. "'Absent compelling, extenuating circumstances, the burden to justify filing a petition after the five-year period will increase with the extent of the delay.'" State v. Milne, 178 N.J. 486, 492 (2004) (citation omitted); see, e.g., Brewster, supra, 429 N.J.

2017However, as noted by the PCR court, defendant waited until his 2015 arrest to seek judicial intervention. "'Absent compelling, extenuating circumstances, the burden to justify filing a petition after the five-year period will increase with the extent of the delay.'" State v. Milne, 178 N.J. 486, 492 (2004) (citation omitted); see, e.g., Brewster, supra, 429 N.J.

11
State v. Milnegreen
nj · 2004 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
1 sentence

2017However, as noted by the PCR court, defendant waited until his 2015 arrest to seek judicial intervention. "'Absent compelling, extenuating circumstances, the burden to justify filing a petition after the five-year period will increase with the extent of the delay.'" State v. Milne, 178 N.J. 486, 492 (2004) (citation omitted); see, e.g., Brewster, supra, 429 N.J.

11
State v. Levittgreen
nj · 1961 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
2 sentences

2014See Athorn, supra, 46 N.J. at 251-52 , 216 A.2d 369 (citing State v. Levitt, 36 N.J. 266 , 176 A.2d 465 (1961)).

2014See Athorn, supra, 46 N.J. at 251-52 , 216 A.2d 369 (citing State v. Levitt, 36 N.J. 266 , 176 A.2d 465 (1961)).

11
State v. Athorngreen
nj · 1966 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
2 sentences

2014See Athorn, supra, 46 N.J. at 251-52 , 216 A.2d 369 (citing State v. Levitt, 36 N.J. 266 , 176 A.2d 465 (1961)).

2014See Athorn, supra, 46 N.J. at 251-52 , 216 A.2d 369 (citing State v. Levitt, 36 N.J. 266 , 176 A.2d 465 (1961)).

11
EYE CENTER v. Princeton Ins. Co.green
njsuperctappdiv · 2007 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
11
Wild v. Romangreen
njsuperctappdiv · 1966 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
11
State v. Chewgreen
nj · 2004 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
11
Wei v. Bodnergreen
njd · 1989 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 1992–1992
11
In Re Wolkgreen
nj · 1980 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 1988–1988
11
In Re Hurdgreen
nj · 1976 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 1988–1988
11
In Re Makowskigreen
nj · 1977 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 1988–1988
11
United States v. Silbert Millsgreen
ca11 · 1985 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 1987–1987
11
Caputo v. Best Foods, Inc.green
nj · 1955 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 1981–1981
11
State v. Farygreen
nj · 1955 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 1974–1974
11
State v. Williamsgreen
nj · 1971 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 1974–1974
11
Doyle v. Loft, Inc.green
nj · 1923 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 1960–1960
11
Lucas v. Warden of Maryland House of Correctiongreen
md · 2001 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 1960–1960
11

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (1)

CaseNegativeCited
Urban v. Planning Boardgreen
nj · 1991 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2000–2000
11

Also cited on this issue (43)

CaseCitedYears
Matter of Silverman green
nj · 1988
2 sentences

2018RPC 1.8(a)(3). "[I]t is the substance of the relationship, involving as it does a heightened aspect of reliance, that triggers the need for the rule's prescriptions of full disclosure and informed consent." Silverman, 113 N.J. at 214 .

2001It is also clear that it is the substance of the relationship, involving as it does a heightened aspect of reliance, that triggers the need for the rule's prescriptions of full disclosure and informed consent." In re Silverman, 113 N.J. 193, 214 , 549 A. 2d 1225 (1988).

31991–2018
Miranda v. Arizona green
scotus · 1966
2 sentences

2021And the trial court recognized defendant's invocation of his right to counsel that ended the interview, concluding "defendant's rights were not violated and [his] statement was made with a valid waiver of those rights." law, [3] that he has the right to the presence of an attorney[] and [4] that if he cannot afford an attorney one will be appointed for him prior to any questioning if he so desires. [Miranda, 384 U.S. at 479 .] A-2932-18 8 The administration of Miranda warnings does not obviate the need for our analysis of the statement's voluntariness, a legal issue requiring our independent r

2021And the trial court recognized defendant's invocation of his right to counsel that ended the interview, concluding "defendant's rights were not violated and [his] statement was made with a valid waiver of those rights." law, [3] that he has the right to the presence of an attorney[] and [4] that if he cannot afford an attorney one will be appointed for him prior to any questioning if he so desires. [Miranda, 384 U.S. at 479 .] A-2932-18 8 The administration of Miranda warnings does not obviate the need for our analysis of the statement's voluntariness, a legal issue requiring our independent r

22021–2021
Matter of Benoit green
me · 1985
2 sentences

2014As was noted in Benoit, supra, the public needs to know that “judges are being held to a defined and definable level of conduct,” and judges must know the “particular level of scrutiny that will be applied to their behavior, should it ever be challenged.” 487 A.2d at 1163 .

2014As was noted in Benoit, supra, the public needs to know that “judges are being held to a defined and definable level of conduct,” and judges must know the “particular level of scrutiny that will be applied to their behavior, should it ever be challenged.” 487 A.2d at 1163 .

22014–2014
McDonald v. City of Chicago green
scotus · 2010
2 sentences

2013The Court reasoned that the home is the place “where the need for defense of self, family, and property is most acute” and that the District’s laws made “it impossible for citizens to use [handguns] for the core lawful purpose of self-defense.” Id. at 628-30 , 128 S.Ct. at 2817-18 , 171 L.Ed.2d at 679-80 (emphasis added) (quoted in part in McDonald, supra, — U.S. at-, 130 S.Ct. at 3036 , 177 L.Ed.2d at 914-15 ). 2.

2013The Court reasoned that the home is the place “where the need for defense of self, family, and property is most acute” and that the District’s laws made “it impossible for citizens to use [handguns] for the core lawful purpose of self-defense.” Id. at 628-30 , 128 S.Ct. at 2817-18 , 171 L.Ed.2d at 679-80 (emphasis added) (quoted in part in McDonald, supra, — U.S. at-, 130 S.Ct. at 3036 , 177 L.Ed.2d at 914-15 ). 2.

22013–2013
MacRi v. Ames McDonough Co. green
njsuperctappdiv · 1986
2 sentences

1990We stated that: Once [the danger of the hammer chipping] was established, it was within the competence of the jury, unaided by expert testimony, to determine the need for warnings and the adequacy of the warnings placed on the hammer by the manufacturer. [ 211 N.J.Super. at 643-644 , 512 A.2d 548 ].

1990We stated that: Once [the danger of the hammer chipping] was established, it was within the competence of the jury, unaided by expert testimony, to determine the need for warnings and the adequacy of the warnings placed on the hammer by the manufacturer. [ 211 N.J.Super. at 643-644 , 512 A.2d 548 ].

21990–1996
Black v. Public Service Electric & Gas Co. green
nj · 1970
2 sentences

1990In Black v. Public Service Electric & Gas Co., 56 N.J. 63 , 265 A.2d 129 (1970), the Court held that a jury could decide without expert assistance whether due care required an electric utility to post signs on or near poles or wires to warn members of the public and workers in the area of the danger posed by highly charged electric wires.

1986On the other hand, while it was dealing with a negligence rather than a strict liability case, the Court in Black v. Public Service Elec. & Gas Co., supra, squarely held that the need for warnings of a recognized danger may be determined by a jury without expert testimony. 56 N.J. at 78-79 .

21986–1990
Polzo v. County of Essex green
nj · 2008
1 sentence

2026Rule 703 "mandates that expert opinion be grounded in 'facts or data derived from (1) the expert's personal observations, or (2) evidence admitted at the trial, or (3) data relied upon by the expert which is not necessarily admissible in evidence but which is the type of data normally relied upon by experts.'" A-2484-24 23 Townsend, 221 N.J. at 54 (quoting Polzo v. Cnty. of Essex, 196 N.J. 569, 583 , (2008)) (internal quotations omitted).

12026–2026
Deborah Townsend v. Noah Pierre (072357) green
nj · 2015
1 sentence

2026Rule 703 "mandates that expert opinion be grounded in 'facts or data derived from (1) the expert's personal observations, or (2) evidence admitted at the trial, or (3) data relied upon by the expert which is not necessarily admissible in evidence but which is the type of data normally relied upon by experts.'" A-2484-24 23 Townsend, 221 N.J. at 54 (quoting Polzo v. Cnty. of Essex, 196 N.J. 569, 583 , (2008)) (internal quotations omitted).

12026–2026
Hand v. Hand green
njsuperctappdiv · 2007
1 sentence

2024Id. at 106 .

12024–2024
Edgerton v. Edgerton green
njsuperctappdiv · 1985
1 sentence

2021"Of course, any future agreement of the parties may obviate the need for such hearing." Edgerton, 203 N.J.

12021–2021
State v. Gartland green
nj · 1997
2 sentences

2017For example, although “[traditionally self-defense claims require that a person who can safely retreat from the confrontation avail themselves of that means of escape,” that requirement is suspended under the “castle doctrine ... if the confrontation takes place in one’s home or ‘castle.’ ” State v. Gartland, 149 N.J. 456, 466 , 694 A.2d 564 (1997) (quoting Beth Bjerregaard & Anita N. Blowers, Chartering a New Frontier for Self-Defense Claims: The Applicability of the Battered Person Syndrome as a Defense for Parricide Offenders, 33 U. Louisville J.

2017For example, although “[traditionally self-defense claims require that a person who can safely retreat from the confrontation avail themselves of that means of escape,” that requirement is suspended under the “castle doctrine ... if the confrontation takes place in one’s home or ‘castle.’ ” State v. Gartland, 149 N.J. 456, 466 , 694 A.2d 564 (1997) (quoting Beth Bjerregaard & Anita N. Blowers, Chartering a New Frontier for Self-Defense Claims: The Applicability of the Battered Person Syndrome as a Defense for Parricide Offenders, 33 U. Louisville J.

12017–2017
Woollard v. Sheridan green
mdd · 2012
2 sentences

2013Judge DeStefano concluded, "Since the challenged statute only regulates the carrying of a handgun outside the home, it does not infringe upon any conduct protected by the Second Amendment^]” On appeal, in urging us to find a constitutional violation, Pantano relies on Woollard v. Sheridan, 863 F.Supp.2d 462 (D.Md.2012), and its interpretation of Heller, supra. The Woollard court held that Heller “left unanswered” whether the Second Amendment’s protections extend beyond the home, “ ‘where the need for defense of self, family, and property is most acute.’ ” Woollard, supra, 863 F.Supp.2d at 467

2013Judge DeStefano concluded, "Since the challenged statute only regulates the carrying of a handgun outside the home, it does not infringe upon any conduct protected by the Second Amendment^]” On appeal, in urging us to find a constitutional violation, Pantano relies on Woollard v. Sheridan, 863 F.Supp.2d 462 (D.Md.2012), and its interpretation of Heller, supra. The Woollard court held that Heller “left unanswered” whether the Second Amendment’s protections extend beyond the home, “ ‘where the need for defense of self, family, and property is most acute.’ ” Woollard, supra, 863 F.Supp.2d at 467

12013–2013
State v. Leonardis green
nj · 1976
2 sentences

2012As noted in State v. Leonardis (Leonardis I), 71 N.J. 85 , 363 A.2d 321 (1976), PTI is a significant beneficial alternative for defendants.

2012As noted in State v. Leonardis (Leonardis I), 71 N.J. 85 , 363 A.2d 321 (1976), PTI is a significant beneficial alternative for defendants.

12012–2012
State v. Jones green
nj · 1987
1 sentence

2008Those cases, we determined, simply did not present the overriding concern of divided loyalties triggering the need for a presumption of prejudice. 9 This case is unlike State v. Pych, 213 N.J.Super. 446 , 517 A.2d 871 (App.Div.1986), certif. denied, 107 N.J. 90 , 526 A.2d 167 (1987), in which counsel was under indictment in a different county from the one where his client was charged.

12008–2008
State v. Clausen green
nj · 1987
12008–2008
In Re the Request for Solid Waste Utility Customer Lists green
nj · 1987
12008–2008
State v. Pych green
njsuperctappdiv · 1986
2 sentences

2008Those cases, we determined, simply did not present the overriding concern of divided loyalties triggering the need for a presumption of prejudice. 9 This case is unlike State v. Pych, 213 N.J.Super. 446 , 517 A.2d 871 (App.Div.1986), certif. denied, 107 N.J. 90 , 526 A.2d 167 (1987), in which counsel was under indictment in a different county from the one where his client was charged.

2008Those cases, we determined, simply did not present the overriding concern of divided loyalties triggering the need for a presumption of prejudice. 9 This case is unlike State v. Pych, 213 N.J.Super. 446 , 517 A.2d 871 (App.Div.1986), certif. denied, 107 N.J. 90 , 526 A.2d 167 (1987), in which counsel was under indictment in a different county from the one where his client was charged.

12008–2008
State v. Dunbar green
nj · 1987
12006–2006
Baptist Memorial Hospital v. Bakery & Confectionery Union & Industry International Health Benefits Fund green
scotus · 2000
12005–2005
Frye v. United States green
scotus · 2000
12005–2005
Stanley v. California green
scotus · 2000
12005–2005
State v. Bey green
nj · 1999
12005–2005
State v. Savage green
nj · 1990
12005–2005
State v. Camacho green
njsuperctappdiv · 1996
11998–1998
Butler v. Acme Markets, Inc. green
nj · 1982
11996–1996
In re Kelly neutral
nj · 1990
11991–1991
State v. Biegenwald green
nj · 1991
11991–1991
State v. DR green
njsuperctappdiv · 1986
11988–1988
William Praylow v. George N. Martin Attorney General of the State of South Carolina green
ca4 · 1985
11987–1987
Morss v. Forbes green
nj · 1957
11981–1981
State v. Sugar green
nj · 1980
11981–1981
Levitt & Sons, Inc. v. Division Against Discrimination in State Dept. of Ed. green
scotus · 1960
11974–1974
Polk v. CHERRY HILL APARTMENTS, INC.S green
nj · 1972
11974–1974
Zahorian v. Russell Fitt Real Estate Agency green
nj · 1973
11974–1974
Jackson v. Concord Company green
nj · 1969
11974–1974
DeFoe v. Suchman green
scotus · 1960
11974–1974
Williams v. Raines green
scotus · 1960
11974–1974
Fraser v. Robin Dee Day Camp green
nj · 1965
11974–1974
Levitt & Sons, Inc. v. Division Against Discrimination in State Department of Education green
nj · 1960
11974–1974
State v. Spindel green
nj · 1957
11971–1971

Statutes the citing opinions construe

NJ § N.J. Stat. § 2C:44-1 (3)

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Where else courts name it

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