In a move unmatched by any other state, the Supreme Court of New Jersey has looked at piles of scientific evidence concerning the reliability of eyewitness testimony and developed procedures to minimize the disastrous effects of misidentification.
According to the Innocence Project, 75% of all 254 DNA exonerees across the country were initially convicted on the basis of eyewitness testimony. 3 out of 5 of the New Jersey exonerations involved mistaken identifications as well. Because eyewitness identification plays such a big role in many criminal cases, ensuring their accuracy is crucial in preventing the incarceration of the innocent. Continue reading New Jersey High Court Questions Accuracy of Eyewitness ID’s
In regards to a stalking law that has been changed and changed again, the New Jersey Supreme Court took further actions to clarify what exactly must be present for a stalking charge to “stick”. They ruled the intentions of the defendant are inconsequential and that defendant doesn’t have to know or intend their actions to cause fear in order to be convicted of stalking. Continue reading New Jersey High Court Clarifies Stalking Language
New police technology in New Jersey is being used to aggressively scan and track citizens, searching for criminal and civil violations. Continue reading Deptford NJ Police Department Deploys New License Plate Scanners
Newark officials are expected to clear several old warrants over a 4 day period this week in a program that is both fair and effective. Fugitive Safe Surrender is costing the state $100,000 but saving much more than that as it allows people to bring themselves in rather than waiting for law enforcement to come find them. Continue reading New Jersey Warrants Cleared En Masse
Beginning about a month ago, white vans filled with volunteers and community officials took to the street in the late night and early morning hours. These “caravans” are intended to prevent crime by making their concern for safer neighborhoods known. Continue reading Newark Community Patrols Acting to Prevent Crime