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STATE v. BLOUNT

60 N.J. 23 (1972)

286 A.2d 36

STATE OF NEW JERSEY, PLAINTIFF-APPELLANT, v. JAMES BLOUNT, DEFENDANT-RESPONDENT.

The Supreme Court of New Jersey.

Decided January 17, 1972.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Mr. Robert A. Farkas, Assistant Prosecutor, argued the cause for plaintiff-appellant (Mr. Bruce M. Schragger, Mercer County Prosecutor, attorney; Mr. Robert A. Farkas, Assistant Prosecutor, of counsel and on the brief).

Mr. I. Mark Cohen, Assistant Deputy Public Defender, argued the cause for defendant-respondent (Mr. Stanley C. Van Ness, Public Defender; Mr. I. Mark Cohen, Assistant Deputy Public Defender, of counsel and on the brief).

The opinion of the Court was delivered by PROCTOR, J.

The primary issue in this case is whether a conviction can be obtained under N.J.S.A. 2A:96-4, "Contributing to Delinquency of Child," without proof that the child has become delinquent as a result of defendant's conduct.

The defendant, James Blount, was indicted for carnal abuse of S., an 11 year old girl, in violation of N.J.S.A. 2A:138-1. He was also indicted for violating N.J.S.A.<...

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