State of New Jersey, Plaintiff-Appellant v. Anthony John La Porte, Defendant-Respondent and Cross-Appellant

Summary

The Supreme Court of New Jersey held that the warrantless seizure and search of La Porte's automobile was constitutionally valid, and that the trial errors concerning improper jury disclosures and improper character witness cross‑examination were harmless, thereby reversing the Appellate Division and reinstating La Porte's conviction.