The State of New Jersey, Plaintiff-Appellant v. Alfonse J. Begyn, Defendant-Respondent

Summary

The Supreme Court of New Jersey affirmed the Appellate Division's judgment, holding that the evidence was sufficient to support a conviction for misconduct in office and that the trial court's erroneous jury instructions were not prejudicial enough to require reversal. The Court also discussed the proper definitions of misconduct, extortion, and bribery, and addressed the propriety of consolidating related indictments.