State of New Jersey, Department of Law & Public Safety, Division of Gaming Enforcement, Complainant-Respondent, v…

Summary

The Supreme Court of New Jersey affirmed the Appellate Division, holding that a casino employee's guilty plea may not be repudiated in a license revocation proceeding; the conviction is conclusive evidence, though rehabilitation evidence may be offered if it does not contradict the offense's elements. The decision rests on the statutory scheme's public‑policy goal of preserving integrity in the casino industry.