State of New Jersey, Plaintiff-Respondent v. Saul Molina, Defendant-Appellant

Summary

The Supreme Court of New Jersey affirmed the Appellate Division's judgment, holding that the trial court did not abuse its discretion in imposing consecutive five‑year sentences for two vehicular‑homicide convictions because the multiple‑victims factor under the Yarbough guidelines warranted consecutive terms, and the trial court's brief statement of reasons was sufficient. Justice LONG dissented, arguing that the maximum terms and lack of detailed reasoning violated Yarbough principles.