State v. Allegro

An early morning fire in a garage apartment in the Borough of Bradley Beach led to the discovery of a marijuana growing facility on the premises. That discovery resulted in defendant William J. Allegro’s convictions and sentence for maintaining or operating a controlled dangerous substance production facility and for possession of a controlled dangerous substance with intent to distribute. Defendant’s convictions and sentence were affirmed on appeal and his petition for certification was denied. 175 N.J. 547, 816 A.2d 1048 (2003). Defendant then petitioned for post-conviction relief (PCR), as…