State v. DiPaglia

The opinion of the Court was delivered by

Sullivan, J.

Defendant was tried by jury and convicted of armed robbery, theft of a motor vehicle, assault with intent to kill a police officer and carrying a weapon without a permit.1 He received sentences aggregating 12 to 15 years in State Prison and was fined $10,000. On appeal to the Appellate Division, his conviction was reversed on the ground that the prosecutor’s conduct and comments during trial and summation exceeded the perimeters of fair play, and prejudiced defendant’s rights to a fair trial.2 This Court granted certification. 63 N. J. 257…