State v. Blount

The opinion of the Court was delivered by

Peoctob, 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. 2A:96-4 in that he “encouraged, caused and contributed to the delinquency” of the child, S., ifby willful acts, to wit: in the nighttime he took [S.]…