Breaking News in New Jersey Criminal Law by Steven Gaitman, Esq. and Wesley Laguerre – June, 2024

Cases we’ll cover include Suppression, warrantless search, automobile exception, severance, other crimes evidence, Rule 404(b) evidence, prejudice, probative value, domestic violence, first-degree murder, N.J.S.A. 2C:11-3(a), second-degree possession of a firearm for an unlawful purpose, N.J.S.A. 2C:39-4(a)(1), second-degree unlawful possession of a handgun without a permit, N.J.S.A. 2C:39-5(b)(1), third-degree aggravated assault, N.J.S.A. 2C:12-1(b)(13), fourth-degree theft by unlawful taking, N.J.S.A. 2C:20-3(a), second-degree certain person not to have a weapon, N.J.S.A. 2C:39-7(b)(1), armed robbery, Miranda, rights, right to remain silent, ineffective assistance of counsel, Post Conviction Relief, probable cause, reasonable suspicion, consent to search and more

Breaking News in New Jersey Criminal Law by Steven Gaitman, Esq. – January, 2024

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Cases we’ll cover include Post conviction relief, PCR motion, evidentiary hearing, prosecutorial misconduct, hearsay, plain error, first-degree murder, N.J.S.A. 2C:11-3(a)(1), second-degree unlawful possession of a handgun, N.J.S.A. 2C:39-5(b)(1) second-degree possession of a handgun for an unlawful purpose, N.J.S.A. 2C:39-4(a)(1), and more.

Breaking News in New Jersey Criminal Law by Attorney Steve Gaitman – December, 2023

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Cases we’ll cover include first-degree aggravated sexual assault, N.J.S.A. 2C:14-2(a)(1), two counts of third-degree endangering the welfare of a child, N.J.S.A. 2C:24-4(a)(1), second-degree sexual assault, N.J.S.A. 2C:14- 2(b), second-degree prostitution, N.J.S.A. 2C:34-1(b)(7), mistrial, Brad violation, exculpatory evidence, statute of limitations, video surveillance, Speedy Trial, motion to suppress, second-degree unlawful possession of a handgun, N.J.S.A. 2C:39-5b(1), second-degree certain persons, N.J.S.A. 2C:39-7b(1), fourth-degree unlawful possession of hollow point bullets, N.J.S.A. 2C:39-3f(1), and third-degree receiving stolen property, N.J.S.A. 2C:20-7a, Luring, Enticing Child by Various Means statute, N.J.S.A. 2C:13-6(a), undercover officer, and more.

Latest News in New Jersey Criminal Law by Attorney Steve Gaitman

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In today’s New Jersey Criminal Caselaw Roundup we’ll be discussing the latest in developments of New Jersey criminal law, criminal appeals, and post-conviction relief.

Cases we’ll cover include contempt, temporary restraining order, Aggravated Assault, N.J.S.A. 2C:12-1(b)(1), expungement, Due Process, questioning of a minor, juvenile, Miranda, first-degree murder, N.J.S.A. 2C:11-3(a)(1), first-degree robbery, N.J.S.A. 2C:15-1(a)(1), first-degree felony murder, N.J.S.A 2C:11-3(a)(3), second-degree unlawful possession of a weapon, N.J.S.A. 2C:39-5(b)(1), second-degree possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, N.J.S.A. 2C:39-4(a)(1), frisk, suppression, controlled dangerous substance, voir dire, jury selection, challenge for cause, Drug Recognition Expert, Daubert and more.

New Jersey Criminal Caselaw Roundup with Steve Gaitman – October, 2023

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Cases we’ll cover include motion in limine, jail call, murder, Third Degree Theft by Failure to Make Required Disposition of Property Received, N.J.S.A. 2C:20-9, insufficient evidence, third-degree unlawful possession of a handgun, N.J.S.A. 39-5(b)(1), fourth-degree contempt of court, N.J.S.A. 2C:29-9, motion to withdraw guilty plea, first-degree robbery, N.J.S.A. 2C:15-1(a), second-degree possession of a handgun for an unlawful purpose, N.J.S.A. 2C:39-5(b); and second-degree certain persons not to possess a firearm, N.J.S.A. 2C:39-7(b), third-degree possession of a controlled dangerous substance (CDS), N.J.S.A. 2C:35-10(a)(1) (count one); third-degree possession of CDS with intent to distribute, N.J.S.A. 2C:35-5(a)(1) and N.J.S.A. 2C:35-5(b)(5); second-degree unlawful possession of a weapon, N.J.S.A. 2C:39-5(b)(1), second-degree possession of a weapon during a CDS offense, N.J.S.A. 2C:39-4.1(a), second-degree certain persons not to have weapons, N.J.S.A. 2C:39-7(b)(1), Murder, Possession of a Weapon for Unlawful Purpose, Disturbing Human Remains, Animal Cruelty, and Certain Persons Not to Have Weapons, suppression, probable cause, automobile exception, jury deliberations, deadlock, jury deadlock, juror dismissal, dismissal of juror, alternate juror, Gross hearing, prior inconsistent statement, and more

New Jersey Criminal Caselaw Roundup – September 29, 2023

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Steven J. Gaitman, Esq. Steven J. Gaitman, a former New York public defender with 25 years of experience in criminal law, is a partner at Gaitman & Russo, LLP.  Mr. Gaitman is licensed in New York, New Jersey and Federal courts.  The firm focuses its practice in Federal and State criminal defense, criminal appeals, and […]

New Jersey Criminal Caselaw Roundup with Steven J. Gaitman – August 31, 2023

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New Jersey Criminal Caselaw Roundup with Steven J. Gaitman – August 31, 2023

In today’s New Jersey Criminal Caselaw Roundup we’ll be discussing the latest in developments of New Jersey criminal law, criminal appeals, and post-conviction relief.

Cases we’ll cover include in-person interpreter, video remote interpreting, aggravated manslaughter, mistrial, bribery, Residential Treatment Program, Earn Your Way Out Act, lay opinion, video narration, expert testimony, rule of thumb, first-time in court identification, wiretap, electronic eavesdropping, marital communication, marital privilege, Second Amendment, motion to suppress, knock-and-announce, search warrant and more.

The New Jersey Criminal Caselaw Roundup is a blog and video podcast by criminal defense and appeals lawyer and Steven J. Gaitman summarizing the latest developments in criminal law, criminal appeals, and post-conviction relief in the State of New Jersey. Each week we digest the latest reversed convictions from the New Jersey Supreme Court and the New Jersey Appellate Division, as well as the United States Court of Appeals and the United States Supreme Court.
This is a FREE service designed to give you the cutting edge of developments in New Jersey criminal law, appeals, and post-conviction relief.
Visit us at www.notguiltyli.com

New Jersey Criminal Caselaw Roundup with Steven J. Gaitman – July 31, 2023

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New Jersey Criminal Caselaw Roundup with Steven J. Gaitman – July 31, 2023

In today’s New Jersey Criminal Caselaw Roundup we’ll be discussing the latest in developments of New Jersey criminal law, criminal appeals, and post-conviction relief.

Cases we’ll cover include aggravating factors, mitigating factors, First Degree Murder, Unlawful Possession of a Weapon, self defense, First Degree Aggravated Manslaughter, Third Degree Assault by Auto, Leaving the Scene of an Accident, Driving Under the Influence, Pre-Trial Intervention, Burglary, Interstate Detainer, Speedy Trial, exclusion of defense evidence, lay opinion testimony, anonymous tip, reasonable suspicion, suppression, compel discovery, Brady material, Giglio material, impeachment, ineffective assistance of counsel, post conviction relief and more.

The New Jersey Criminal Caselaw Roundup is a blog and video podcast by criminal defense and appeals lawyer and Steven J. Gaitman summarizing the latest developments in criminal law, criminal appeals, and post-conviction relief in the State of New Jersey. Each week we digest the latest reversed convictions from the New Jersey Supreme Court and the New Jersey Appellate Division, as well as the United States Court of Appeals and the United States Supreme Court.
This is a FREE service designed to give you the cutting edge of developments in New Jersey criminal law, appeals, and post-conviction relief.
Visit us at www.notguiltyli.com

New Jersey Roundup – STEVE GAITMAN

Steven J. Gaitman, Esq. Steven J. Gaitman, a former New York public defender with 25 years of experience in criminal law, is a partner at Gaitman & Russo, LLP.  Mr. Gaitman is licensed in New York, New Jersey and Federal courts.  The firm focuses its practice in Federal and State criminal defense, criminal appeals, and […]

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