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Sex, Dog Licenses and Res Ipsa Loquitur

Jeff J. Horn

State v. Mark Melvin & State v. Michelle Paden-Battle - sentencing judge cannot serve as the  metaphorical “13th juror” and render a sentence based upon crimes for which the defendant was acquitted.

https://www.njcourts.gov/attorneys/assets/opinions/supreme/a_13_20.pdf?c=xav

DCPP v. JR-R & GR-R -- burden to prove neglect and abuse remains on DCPP

https://www.njcourts.gov/attorneys/assets/opinions/supreme/a_56_57_19.pdf?c=uXV

CR v. MT - sexual consent standard - State in the interest of MTS - “...affirmative and freely given permission…”

https://www.njcourts.gov/attorneys/assets/opinions/supreme/a_58_19.pdf?c=Wwt

In the Matter of John J. Robertelli - law office cannot use social media to make contact with a represented party

https://www.njcourts.gov/attorneys/assets/opinions/supreme/d_126_19.pdf?c=uWE

Ernest Bozzi v. City of Jersey City -  dog ownership is a “substantially public endeavor” and hence, parts of the dog license is an open public record

https://www.njcourts.gov/attorneys/assets/opinions/supreme/a_12_20.pdf?c=xFk