The State of New Jersey, Plaintiff-Respondent v. Johnny Whitlow, Defendant-Appellant

Summary

The New Jersey Supreme Court affirmed the trial court's order compelling defendant Johnny Whitlow to submit to a State‑ordered psychiatric examination and to answer questions, including those about the crime, finding the order constitutionally valid. The Court also held that the trial court did not abuse its discretion in refusing to allow defense counsel to be present at the examination.