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.

Argued September 27, 1988.

Decided January 24, 1989.

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…