State of New Jersey, Plaintiff-Appellant v. Jayson S. Williams, Defendant-Respondent

Summary

The Supreme Court of New Jersey held that post‑shooting conduct evidence is relevant to the defendant's state of mind for reckless manslaughter and is admissible under N.J.R.E. 404(b) with a limiting instruction, reversing the trial court and remanding for further proceedings. Justice Zazzali dissented, arguing the evidence is irrelevant and its prejudice outweighs any probative value.