State v. L. R.

Alterman, J. S. C.

Defendant was found guilty in the municipal court of unlawful possession of marijuana under 25 grams and unlawful use of marijuana. N. J. S. A. 24:21-20(a)(4); N. J. S. A. 24:21-20(b). She thereupon moved to be placed under supervisory treatment pursuant to § 27 of the Controlled Dangerous Substances Act, N. J. S. A. 24:21-1 et seq. The motion was granted.

Contending, however, that the municipal court erred in finding her guilty of the substantive offenses, defendant filed this appeal assertedly pursuant to R. 3:23. In response, the State argues that because the proceedings…