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State v. Johnson

Citations

  • 323 A.2d 450
  • 65 N.J. 388
  • 1974 N.J. LEXIS 189

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  • prosecutor exceeded bounds of fair play by emphasizing defendant’s past criminal record during cross-examination and summation
  • prosecutor exceeded bounds of fair play by emphasizing defendant's past criminal record during cross-examination and summation
  • improper for prosecutor to use cross-examination of defendant solely for purpose of reviewing defendant’s criminal record where defendant disclosed on direct all of his prior convictions

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Judges: Sullivan, Pashman

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