STATE OF NEW JERSEY VS. RODNEY CULLEN
A-5474-10T1
After defendant waived his right to testify and rested, but
before summations and before the occurrence of any other
substantive event during this criminal trial, defendant changed
his mind and sought a reopening of the record so he might
testify. The trial judge denied the application and defendant
was convicted. The court reversed and remanded for a new trial,
finding any delay caused by defendant's change of course was
outweighed by his constitutional right to testify. 09-18-12 Sunday, October 14, 2012
STATE OF NEW JERSEY VS. RODNEY CULLEN A-5474-10T1
