State of New Jersey, Plaintiff-Appellant v. Kenneth Guenther, Defendant-Respondent

Summary

The Supreme Court of New Jersey held that, in limited and strictly controlled circumstances, a victim‑witness’s prior false criminal accusation may be admitted to impeach credibility under a narrow exception to N.J.R.E. 608. The Court affirmed the Appellate Division’s judgment and remanded for a hearing on admissibility, outlining the factors and procedural safeguards required.