In the Matter of the Hearing on an Order to Show Cause Why the Private Detective License, No. 671, Issued To…

Summary

The Supreme Court of New Jersey affirmed the revocation of a private detective license, holding that a misdemeanor conviction— even one entered on a nolo contendere plea—constitutes sufficient "cause" under the licensing statute and that the legislature’s delegation of authority to the Superintendent to assess good character, competency, and integrity is constitutionally valid.