E491 News
1. Organ and Tissue Donation and Transplantation helpful information.
When is Organ Donation Awareness Month?
National Donate Life Month is April. Every day in April, people across the
U.S. make a special effort to celebrate the tremendous generosity of those who
have saved lives by becoming organ, tissue, marrow, and blood donors and to
encourage more Americans to follow their fine example. The celebration commemorates
those who have received or continue to wait for life saving transplants and
honors those who died while waiting.
Who can be a donor? People of all
ages and medical histories should consider themselves potential donors. Your
medical condition at the time of death will determine what organs and tissue
can be donated.
Does my religion support
organ and tissue donation? Every major religion in the United States supports
organ and tissue donation as one of the highest expressions of compassion and
generosity.
Is there a cost to be an
organ, eye and tissue donor? There is no cost to the donor's family or estate
for donation. The donor family pays only for medical expenses before death and
costs associated with funeral arrangements.
Does my social
and/or financial status play any part in whether or not I will receive an organ
if I ever need one? No. When you are on the transplant waiting list for a
donor organ, what really counts is the severity of your illness, body size,
tissue type, blood type and other important medical information.
Why should I
register to be an organ and tissue donor? Organ and tissue transplants offer
patients a new chance at healthy, productive, and normal lives and return them
to their families, friends and communities. To learn more or to register
to become an organ and tissue donor, visit www.NJSharingNetwork.org. Also contact your attorney
to have a Living Will/ Advance Directive prepared
2. Recent cases DWI Refusal notice withstands
challenge
State v Quintero __ NJ Super __(App. Div.
2016)
The court affirms defendant's de novo
conviction for refusal to submit to a breath test, N.J.S.A. 39:4-50.4a.
Defendant argues that the Attorney General's current standard statement under
N.J.S.A. 39:4-50.2(e) is fundamentally deficient for not specifying the
mandatory minimum penalties for refusal. In State v. O'Driscoll, 215 N.J. 461,
479-480 (2013), the Supreme Court noted, but declined to address, the
sufficiency of the standard statement.
The court hold that the current standard
statement satisfies the statutory mandate — that is, informing motorists and
impelling compliance — by adequately informing drivers of the maximum potential
license revocation and fine, and the possibility of ignition interlock, that
they face for refusal. In so ruling, The court note that adding other details,
including the differing mandatory minimum and maximum penalties for first
offenders, second offenders, and certain third offenders, may run the risk of
submerging the most significant penalties in those details.
3. Sup Mt denied where police looking in
house for missing dementia patient found pot plants State v Mordente __ NJ Super.__ (App. Div.
2016) A-5838-13T1
The court affirmed the denial
of a motion to suppress the evidence of marijuana plants found in the basement
of a home searched as part of the police protocol for locating missing persons.
The sixty-five year old missing woman in this case suffered from dementia, and
was reported by her son as having left the home at some point during the night
prior to the search.
In his dissent, Judge Fuentes opines that the police emergency aid
doctrine does not justify this search under the guidelines set forth in State
v. Vargas, 213 N.J. 301 (2013), and prior case law.
Our office paralegal Tracy
Coleman will be out of the office for a while for medical reasons. We wish our
valued office assistant Tracy Coleman our best wishes during this difficult
time. Our thoughts and prayers are with her and her family.
Camp Mason offers summer camping for kids. Best Summer Ever!
At YMCA Camp Mason we pride
ourselves in offering our families a unique blend of traditional and adventure
summer camp experiences right here in NJ. Whether you’re looking for a
traditional overnight camp, ranch camp or adventure trips Camp Mason has a
program that’s right for you.
Generations of campers and families from all
walks of life have called Camp Mason their summer home since 1900, creating
memories and friendships that last a lifetime. For children and young people,
summer camp at Camp Mason builds confidence, self-esteem and relationships
while developing independence and empathy. It’s also an opportunity to switch
off, go tech-free and enjoy spending time outdoors.
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Editorial
assistance provided by Gailen Davis. Ms. Davis is participating in Kenneth
Vercammen's Spring Law Clerk Internship Program and will be attending law
school in the fall.
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