Supreme Court of New Jersey

State of New Jersey, Plaintiff-Respondent v. George W. Balles, Jr., Defendant-Appellant

May 23, 196647 N.J. 331

Summary

The Supreme Court of New Jersey affirmed the conviction of George W. Balles, Jr. for acts tending to impair the morals of a nine‑year‑old girl, holding that the trial court did not err in admitting the victim’s mother’s fresh‑complaint testimony, in its order of testimony, jury instructions, and evidentiary rulings. The Court found no prejudice and rejected the appellant’s claims of error on seven points.