The opinion of the court was delivered by
SIMONELLI, J.A.D.
This case presents the novel issue of whether a defendant is entitled to a mistrial or new trial based on misconduct in the jury's presence. We hold that a defendant cannot engage in courtroom misconduct and then expect to be rewarded with a mistrial or new trial for his or her egregious behavior where the trial judge took appropriate cautionary measures to ensure a fair trial. We, therefore, affirm...
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