State of New Jersey, Plaintiff-Respondent v. Larry Irving, Defendant-Appellant

Summary

The Supreme Court of New Jersey affirmed Larry Irving's convictions, holding that cross‑examination of the defendant about the contents of his notice of alibi does not violate the Fifth Amendment, that the prosecutor's summation comment, while procedurally improper under Clawans, was not plain error, and that the detective's testimony regarding information leading to the suspect was admissible. The Court reasoned that a signed alibi notice is testimonial but its use for credibility impeachment falls within Evidence Rule 63 and does not constitute compelled self‑incrimination. The decision also affirmed the trial court's sentencing explanation.