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

Summary

The Supreme Court of New Jersey affirmed the trial court’s imposition of two consecutive five‑year terms for vehicular homicide, holding that the multiple‑victims factor alone justifies consecutive sentences under the Yarbough guidelines and that the trial court did not abuse its discretion. The Court explained that the sentencing fell within established guidelines and that a separate statement of reasons was not required. Justice LONG, dissenting, argued that the maximum terms and consecutive imposition violated Yarbough principles and would have reversed and remanded.