Day: August 19, 2019

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NJ Supreme Court Rules Criminal Sentencing Statute Does Not Violate Separation of Powers

In State v. A.T.C., (A-28-18/081201) (Decided August 8, 2019), the Supreme Court of New Jersey held that the Jessica Lunsford Act (JLA) does not violate the separation of powers doctrine provided that certain conditions are satisfied. Specifically, the State must present a statement of reasons explaining its decision to depart from