State of New Jersey, Plaintiff-Respondent v. Henry R. Witte, Defendant-Appellant

Summary

The Supreme Court of New Jersey affirmed the conviction of the chief of police, holding that the amendment of the indictment to an earlier date was a permissible change of form, the indictment adequately informed the accused of the charge, the trial court's denial of a mistrial was not an abuse of discretion, and the admission of the witness's non‑vult pleas was not prejudicial. Justice Brennan dissented, arguing that the evidence was improperly admitted and that the trial should be reversed and remanded.