State v. Nolasco

The State petitions for a writ of certiora-ri, seeking to quash an order which disqualifies three assistant state attorneys from participation in a murder prosecution. We conclude that the order of dis*758qualification should not have been entered, and grant the petition.

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Defendant-respondent Jorge Nolasco is charged with first degree murder and other crimes. The prosecution is seeking the death penalty. The defendant is represented by the Public Defender’s Office.

The defense filed a motion to disqualify the entire State Attorney’s Office because the assistant state attorney responsible for the…