State of New Jersey, Plaintiff-Appellant v. Salvatore Golotta, Defendant-Respondent

Summary

The Supreme Court of New Jersey reversed the Appellate Division and held that the police stop of Salvatore Golotta’s vehicle was constitutionally valid because the 9‑1‑1 call provided sufficient reliability to justify a stop based on reasonable suspicion, despite the officer’s lack of personal observation of erratic driving and a minor license‑plate discrepancy.