State of New Jersey, Plaintiff-Respondent v. Richard L. Rechtschaffer, Defendant-Appellant

Summary

The Supreme Court of New Jersey reversed the Appellate Division, holding that the partial mistrial was improperly granted and that a subsequent conviction for possession with intent to distribute violated the double jeopardy clause; the conviction for simple possession was reinstated. Justice Pashman dissented, arguing that both convictions should be vacated, while Justice Conford concurred in the result but disagreed with the majority’s reasoning.