State v. Ates

CARROLL, P.J.S.C.

Facts and Procedural History

This matter is before the court on defendant’s motion to dismiss the indictment. The factual and procedural background which follows is taken from the briefs and attached exhibits submitted by defendant and the State, as well as the testimony and evidence adduced at the evidentiary hearing held in connection with the motion.

On August 23, 2006, police discovered the body of Paul Duncsak at 95 West Crescent Avenue, Ramsey, New Jersey. The cause of death was gunshot wounds from a .22 caliber firearm. Duncsak was the ex-husband of Stacey Walker.…