S.D. v. M.J.R. 415 N.J. Super. 417, 2 A.3d 412 (2010)
Jul 23, 2010OUTCOME: In favor of our client: S.D.
Published Appellate decision wherein the Court found that Defendant’s conduct in engaging in nonconsensual sexual intercourse was unquestionably knowing, regardless of his view that his religion permit ... ted him to act as he did. As the Court recognized, the case presented a conflict between the criminal law and religious precepts. In resolving this conflict, the Appellate Division disagreed with the trial court's decision to except defendant from the operation of the State’s statutes as a result of his religious beliefs.
