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STATE v. DIXON

114 N.J. 111 (1989)

553 A.2d 1

STATE OF NEW JERSEY, PLAINTIFF-RESPONDENT, v. RAYMOND DIXON, DEFENDANT-APPELLANT.

The Supreme Court of New Jersey.

Decided January 24, 1989.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

George J. Otlowski argued the cause for appellant (George J. Otlowski, attorney; John C. Scannell, on the brief).

Robin Parker, Deputy Attorney General, argued the cause for respondent (Cary Edwards, Attorney General of New Jersey, attorney).

The opinion of the Court was delivered by O'HERN, J.

This is a difficult case that occasions little sympathy for the defendant-homeowner's position. But the issues transcend the circumstances of this defendant. The question presented is whether the presumption of owner responsibility that attends the disorderly persons offenses of utility-tampering under N.J.S.A. 2C:20-8(c) and -8(d) extends to the more serious crimes of theft of the utility's services under...

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