State of New Jersey, Plaintiff-Respondent v. Rolando Terrell, Defendant-Appellant

Summary

The Supreme Court of New Jersey affirmed the Appellate Division’s judgment, holding that the trial court did not abuse its discretion in excluding the defense expert, admitting the State’s gang expert, or removing a deliberating juror. The majority reasoned that the expert limitations were appropriate and that the juror’s removal was based on personal inability, not deliberative process. Justice Albin dissented, arguing the juror removal was improper and warranted a new trial.