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New Criminal Law Section Chair hopes to reach younger, seasoned attorneys alike

By NJSBA Staff posted 09-25-2023
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The New Jersey State Bar Association offers 80 sections, committees and divisions for members to stay apprised of the latest trends in their specialty, shape legislation and become better attorneys for their practice and clients. The Criminal Law Section is one of the most vibrant in the Association. Amanda Dalton Clark, the new section chair, spoke recently about her history with the section, its purpose and how criminal law attorneys can benefit by joining. Visit njsba.com to learn more. What kind of law do you practice and where? I am an assistant prosecutor in Monmouth County, where I’ve been for six years, currently serving as a member ...
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Learn the essentials of attorney-conducted voir dire

By NJSBA Staff posted 09-08-2022
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The New Jersey State Bar Association is partnering with the New Jersey Judiciary on Sept. 17 for a half-day training session on the essential elements of Attorney-Conducted Voir Dire (ACVD). Attendees will learn about the new Supreme Court pilot program that allows ACVD in criminal matters starting in September in Bergen, Camden and Middlesex counties. The training will consist of two parts—a demonstration of ACVD, followed by a discussion on each stage of the ACVD process. Acting Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin will give an opening address, while Judge Glenn A. Grant, Administrative Director of the New Jersey Judiciary, will moderate a roundtable of attorneys, ...
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State v Sims- The failure of police to advise the defendant of the charges against him will result in a suppression of his statement ...

By Kenneth A. Vercammen, Esq posted 01-11-2021
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read State v Sims The failure of police to advise the defendant of the charges against him will result in a suppression of his statement despite Miranda In this appeal, the court determined as a matter of first impression that the Supreme Court's holdings in State v. A.G.D ., 178 N.J. 56 (2003), and in State v. Vincenty 237 N.J. 122 (2019), requiring that police inform a defendant subject to custodial interrogation of specific charges filed against him before he can waive his in Miranda rights, also applies to an interrogee who was arrested and questioned prior to any charges being filed, where the arrest was based upon information developed through ...
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Great outline in Asbury Park Press- NJ marijuana legalization What's in, what's out of landmark legal weed bills?

By Kenneth A. Vercammen, Esq posted 12-20-2020
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Great outline in Asbury Park Press- NJ marijuana legalization What's in, what's out of landmark legal weed bills? New Jersey is finally in the home stretch to legalize marijuana — but what does it all mean? The Legislature this week passed two bills that serve to both decriminalize and legalize weed . The measures stop arrests for most low-level marijuana offenses and set up the general system in which New Jersey's legal cannabis industry will operate. NJ legal weed on the way — finally!: Marijuana legalization bills head to Phil Murphy's desk If Gov. Phil Murphy signs the bills into law, they'll take effect on Jan. 1 — a monumental day in state ...
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Bias crimes: Social media, varying state laws and reporting complicate the fight. Officials are leaning on outreach to help the vulnerable

By NJSBA Staff posted 05-13-2020
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The rising tide of bias crimes, the role social media plays in them, and what law enforcement and other organizations can do to investigate the crimes and help vulnerable communities took center stage at a panel yesterday at the 2020 NJSBA Virtual Annual Meeting. Hate crimes remained high in 2018, with 7,120 hate crimes across the country, reported Amy Feinman, the northeast area civil rights counsel for the Anti-Defamation League. Bias crimes in New Jersey are also on the rise, partly due to better reporting as well as a series of “highly concerning incidents,” she said. Several presenters noted that a significant challenge is that there are vast disparities ...
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NJSBA argued as amicus in NJ Supreme Court legal malpractice case

By NJSBA Staff posted 04-15-2020
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The New Jersey Supreme Court decided whether the Tort Claims Act (TCA) applied against a public defender for legal malpractice case today, where a defendant was granted post-conviction relief dismissing an indictment against him and he was released from prison for a crime he did not commit. In Nieves v. Office of the Public Defender , the Court decided that the TCA applied to Antonio Chaparro Nieves’s legal malpractice action and his claims for loss of liberty damages failed to vault the verbal threshold for a pain and suffering damaged claim under the strictures of N.J.S.A. 59:9-2(d). The defendants were entitled to summary judgment. Justice Jaynee LaVecchia ...
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Attorneys & staff invited to Happy Hour & Networking Social July 17, 2015 Friday

By Kenneth A. Vercammen, Esq posted 06-21-2015
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Attorneys & staff invited to Happy Hour & Networking Social July 17, 2015 Friday at Bar Anticipation 703 16th Avenue Lake Como/ Belmar, NJ 07719 Free ! 5:30-7:55PM Hot & Cold Buffet The reduced price Happy Hour is 6-7PM with $1.50 House Drink, Bud/BudLt draft & House Wine Special Please bring a canned food donation for a community food bank, continuing to provide food and help to individuals in need. Email Ken Vercammen's Law Office so we can put your name on the VIP list for wristbands. [email protected] Co-Sponsors are NJ State Bar Association ...
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Trying Cases in Municipal Court-the Basics New location: Music Box Theatre, inside the casino

By Kenneth A. Vercammen, Esq posted 05-01-2014
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Trying Cases in Municipal Court-the Basics New location: Music Box Theatre, inside the casino May 15 Thursday new time 10:00-11:15 NJ State Bar Association NJSBA Annual Meeting Borgata Hotel Atlantic City Learn the new cases, rules and statutes, an insider’s guide to handling cases in New Jersey’s busiest courts. Municipal Court practice requires more knowledge than just showing up and pleading someone guilty. Learn from two of New Jersey’s most respected lecturers on the subject. This course qualifies for Bridge The Gap credits. Speakers: Jon-Henry Barr, Esq. President NJ Prosecutors Assoc. Kenneth Vercammen, ...
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Spring Municipal Court Law Review 2014 By Kenneth Vercammen, Esq Edison, NJ

By Kenneth A. Vercammen, Esq posted 05-01-2014
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Spring Municipal Court Law Review 2014 By Kenneth Vercammen, Esq Edison, NJ 1. Municipal court judges are not permitted to deprive defendants of right to counsel and prosecute defendants In the Matter of Louis M.J. DiLeo , A Former Judge of the Municipal Court 216 NJ 449 (2014) Held: The undisputed facts clearly and convincingly demonstrate that former Judge Louis M.J. DiLeo committed egregious legal errors in conducting the proceedings involving Anthony Kirkland and Wendell Kirkland. Judge DiLeo’s conduct violated Canons 1, 2A, and 3A(1) of the Code of Judicial Conduct. Respondent is reprimanded. The judge refused further adjournment ...
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SEATS STILL AVAILABLE - Last Year's Program Sold Out - This Saturday, Nov 23rd - NJICLE 7th Annual Criminal Law Institute

By Robert J. Brass, Esq posted 11-21-2013
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To all members of the NJSBA Criminal Law Section- SEATS ARE STILL AVAILABLE - LAST YEAR'S PROGRAM SOLD OUT!!!! This Saturday, November 23rd, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, I have the honor of moderating the 7th Annual Criminal Law Institute, at the NJSBA Law Center, in New Brunswick, on behalf of NJICLE, a division of the New Jersey State Bar Association. Diane A. Rotmil, Esq. NJICLE Director of Product Development and I have put together a program that we believe you will find most interesting and informative. The program provides 6.6 NJ MCLE credits, related to your Criminal Law Practice. You may, also, obtain New York and/or ...
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7th Annual NJICLE Criminal Law Institute - Saturday, November 23rd

By Robert J. Brass, Esq posted 10-24-2013
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To all members of the NJSBA Criminal Law Section- On Saturday, November 23rd, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, I have the honor of moderating the 7th Annual Criminal Law Institute, at the NJSBA Law Center, in New Brunswick, on behalf of NJICLE, a division of the New Jersey State Bar Association. Diane A. Rotmil, Esq. NJICLE Director of Product Development and I have put together a program that we believe you will find most interesting and informative. The program provides 6.5 NJ MCLE credits. You may, also, obtain New York and/or Pennsylvania CLE credits for this program. Luncheon is included; and, the luncheon speaker will be the Hon. ...
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CRIMINAL LAW SECTION MEETING - Wednesday, September 25th, 6PM - Megan's Law CLE program

By Robert J. Brass, Esq posted 09-24-2013
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Good afternoon everyone- As Trustee Liaison to the NJSBA Criminal Law Section, I want to join with our new Chair, Alissa Hascup, Esq., to invite you to join us on Wednesday, September 25, 2013, at 6:00 PM, at the Law Center for the NJSBA Criminal Law Section dinner meeting. The meeting will feature a CLE program, l ed by James Maynard, Esq., Chair of the newly established Megan's Law Subcommittee of the Criminal Law Section, this program is designed to provide an overview of the handling of Megan's Law cases for the average criminal practitioner. The program will include tips on avoiding common Megan's Law pitfalls in the negotiation of sexual ...
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Criminal Law Section Meeting Dates - Fall 2013

By Kimberly A. Yonta, Esq posted 09-20-2013
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Good afternoon, members! Please be advised that the Criminal Law Section will be having monthly business dinner meetings on: Wednesday, Sept. 25 at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 23 at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 19 at 6 p.m. Looking forward to seeing everyone! Kimberly Yonta, Esq. Vice-Chair
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Congratulations to our outgoing and incoming Chairs

By Robert J. Brass, Esq posted 05-22-2013
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As Trustee Liaison to the NJSBA Criminal Law Section, I want to congratulate our outgoing and incoming Chairs, Richard "Red" Barker and Alissa Hascup. Red Barker, our outgoing Chair and Deputy Public Defender in Charge of the Middlesex Region, has done great work, during his year as the Criminal Law Section Chair, in providing outstanding CLE programming at the NJSBA Criminal Law Section monthly meetings. Red, also, extensively used email to keep the Section membership advised of issues, between the meetings. I believe I speak for the entire Criminal Law Section in congratulating Red and thanking him for the efforts he put into his year ...
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Perth Amboy Chief Judge Conflict of Interest

By James J. Gerrow Jr., Esq posted 03-06-2013
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If you've had a case in Perth Amboy before the Chief Judge since March 1, 2011 (the day the Middlesex A.J.S.C. told him he had a conflict) you might find this opinion worth reading. As Supremes confirm A.J.S.C.'s opinion. A1211IMOAdvisoryLetterNo711 cop son.pdf
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NJSBA Mid-Year Meeting - PROSECUTORIAL MISCONDUCT - On Purpose and by Mistake or Negligence

By Robert J. Brass, Esq posted 09-28-2012
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On Saturday, October 13th, as part of the NJSBA Mid-Year Meeting, October 10th through the 14th, at the Encore/Wynn Hotel in Las Vegas, I have the honor of moderating a panel of distinguished speakers, who will address the topic of PROSECUTORIAL MISCONDUCT - On Purpose and by Mistake or Negligence . The panel will be held from 9:00 AM through 10:15 AM, in the Brams 3 Room. The distinguished panel will include the Hon. Patricia K. Costello, A.J.S.C. (Essex County), Bergen County Prosecutor John L. Molinelli, Morris County Prosecutor Robert A. Bianchi, and NJ State Bar President Kevin P. McCann, Esq. Among the issues being discussed will ...
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Retired Chief Appellate Court Judge and Former Acting Supreme Court Justice Edwin H. Stern to address April 19th Criminal Law Section dinner meeting

By Robert J. Brass, Esq posted 04-11-2012
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Good afternoon everyone- On behalf of John J. Smith, Jr., Chair of the Criminal Law Section and myself, I am honored to announce that Retired Chief Appellate Court Judge and Former Acting Supreme Court Justice Edwin H. Stern will be addressing the NJSBA Criminal Law Section dinner meeting on Thursday, April 19th, commencing at 6:00 P.M. Judge Stern will be discussing the 15 most important cases and statutes that have affected the practice of criminal law in the State of New Jersey in the last 30 years. (For those of you who would like to know more about Judge Stern, I have included his biography, below in this email.) You will be able ...
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Retired Presiding Appellate Court Judge Edwin H. Stern to address NJSBA Criminal Law Section - APRIL 19th

By Robert J. Brass, Esq posted 03-28-2012
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Good afternoon everyone- On behalf of John J. Smith, Jr., Chair of the Criminal Law Section and myself, I am honored to announce that Retired Chief Appellate Court Judge and Former Acting Supreme Court Justice Edwin H. Stern will be addressing the NJSBA Criminal Law Section dinner meeting on Thursday, April 19th, commencing at 6:00 P.M. Judge Stern will be discussing the 15 most important cases and statutes that have affected the practice of criminal law in the State of New Jersey in the last 30 years. (For those of you who would like to know more about Judge Stern, I have included his biography, below in this email.) You will be able ...
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