State v. Palendrano

State v. Palendrano, 120 N.J. Super. 336, 293 A.2d 747 (Law Div. 1972), was a legal case decided by the New Jersey Superior Court, Law Division, holding that the common law offense of being a common scold was no longer a crime despite the presence of reception statutes in the state.

State v. Palendrano
CourtNew Jersey Superior Court
Full case nameState of New Jersey v. Marion Palendrano, Defendant.
DecidedJuly 13, 1972 (1972-07-13)
Citation(s)293 A.2d 747; 120 N.J. Super. 336
Case opinions
Decision byMcGann
Keywords

Background

In 1970, Marion Palendrano was indicted in Monmouth County for assault, threatening a person's life, and being a scold.

Decision

The court reasoned that the offense was superseded by the New Jersey Disorderly Persons Act.[1] They also expressed concerns that a female-only crime violated due process and the nature of the offense was too vague.

See also

References

  1. Dressler, J. Understanding Criminal Law, Fifth Edition. Matthew Bender & Company, Inc. Newark, NJ: 2009, p. 28


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