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Mistakes by NJ Courts When Issuing Criminal Sentences
June 22, 2021Whether to submit a motion for reconsideration or an appeal is a tactical decision that should be discussed with your attorney. An error that is “obviously capable of creating an unfair consequence” is referred to as “plain” or “harmful.” N.J. Ct. R. 2:10 The harmless error rule and the plain error rule are the same. The words are simply used in various instances depending on whether or not the error was brought to the trial judge’s notice. Use the phrase “plain error” […]
