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State v. Ward

Citations

  • 270 A.2d 1
  • 57 N.J. 75
  • 1970 N.J. LEXIS 183

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  • \... it remains the policy of the law to reform the youthful offender. Sentencing judges should direct the punishments they impose to the goal of reformation. Too severe a punishment will do little towards advancing this goal.\
  • dealing with the sentencing of a first-time marijuana offender

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Judges: Proctor, Francis

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