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Police CANNOT ask for Consent if a defendant requests an attorney. (NJ v Amang) #caselaw

April 02, 2025

** Full Breakdown Available on YouTube (@jharrispolicetraining) **

Join J. Harris Academy of Police Training Instructor Lt. Joey Sperlazza as he discusses key takeaways from the State of New Jersey v. Franck Amang. This case is a Published New Jersey Appellate Division Decision decided on March 31, 2025, and creates a new rule for the police. If a defendant is in custody, and he invokes his right to council, the police CANNOT then request a consent to search.

The full opinion can be read here:
https://www.njcourts.gov/system/files/court-opinions/2025/a3406-22.pdf