State of New Jersey, Plaintiff-Respondent v. Rahmann Reeds, A/K/A Dennis Coast, Rahmann Abdul Reeds…

Summary

The Supreme Court of New Jersey reversed Rahmann Reeds' convictions for heroin possession and possession with intent to distribute, holding that the State's expert witness improperly testified on the ultimate issue of constructive possession, which usurped the jury's role. The Court found the trial court's limiting instruction insufficient to cure the error and remanded for a new trial. Justice Albin concurred and Justice Rivera‑Soto dissented, each addressing the scope of permissible expert testimony.