The State of New Jersey, Plaintiff-Respondent v. James Alfred Mount, Defendant-Appellant

Summary

The Supreme Court of New Jersey reversed James Alfred Mount's murder conviction and death sentence, holding that the trial court's voir dire remarks improperly influenced the jury's sentencing discretion and therefore constituted reversible error. The Court also affirmed that the statutory phrase “all the evidence” applies only to evidence bearing on guilt or innocence, not to sentencing considerations. The case was remanded for a new trial.