State of New Jersey, Plaintiff-Respondent v. Ivonne Saavedra, Defendant-Appellant

Summary

The Supreme Court of New Jersey affirmed the Appellate Division’s denial of Ivonne Saavedra’s motion to dismiss her indictment for official misconduct and theft, holding that the State presented a prima facie case, did not withhold exculpatory evidence, and that the Quinlan decision does not immunize her conduct nor render the criminal statutes unconstitutional or contrary to public policy. The Court also noted that a claim‑of‑right or other justification defense may be raised at trial. Justice Albin dissented, arguing the prosecutor suppressed relevant grand‑juror questions and that Quinlan’s test gives no clear notice of criminal liability.