State of New Jersey, Plaintiff-Respondent v. Buddy Randolph, Defendant-Appellant

Summary

The Supreme Court of New Jersey held that defendant Buddy Randolph was entitled to present evidence of his post‑sentencing rehabilitation at resentencing because the Appellate Division's remand was broadly worded and required a full reconsideration of aggravating and mitigating factors. The Court reversed the lower court's refusal to consider such evidence and remanded for resentencing. Justice Patterson dissented, arguing that the remand was limited to justification of consecutive maximum sentences and did not permit rehabilitation evidence.