State of New Jersey, Plaintiff-Appellant v. Thomas Stasio, Defendant-Respondent

Summary

The Supreme Court of New Jersey affirmed the Appellate Division’s reversal of the assault with intent to rob convictions, holding that voluntary intoxication is not a defense to that crime. The Court rejected the specific‑intent/general‑intent distinction and ordered a new trial. Justice Pashman dissented from the majority’s rule on intoxication, while Justices Handler and Clifford concurred in the result.