State v. Robert J. Stein(074466)

This appeal involves the application of Rule 7:7-7, the discovery rule in municipal court cases.

Defendant Robert Stein was involved in a motor vehicle accident in Wayne Township and charged with driving while intoxicated (DWI) and careless driving. In pretrial discovery, defendant requested the names of the police officers who responded to the accident scene, including those from a neighboring township. The municipal prosecutor did not provide the names of the neighboring township’s officers, and defendant did not raise the issue with the municipal court. Defendant also requested videotapes,…