State v. Zeidell

154 N.J. 417 (1998)

713 A.2d 401

STATE OF NEW JERSEY, PLAINTIFF-APPELLANT,

v.

THOMAS G. ZEIDELL, DEFENDANT-RESPONDENT.

The Supreme Court of New Jersey.

Argued February 17, 1998.

Decided June 4, 1998.

Mark P. Stalford, Assistant Prosecutor, argued the cause for appellant (John A. Kaye, Monmouth County Prosecutor, attorney).

Steven M. Gilson, Designated Counsel, argued the cause for respondent (Ivelisse Torres, Public Defender, attorney).

John F. O'Hern, Deputy Attorney General, argued the cause for amicus curiae, Attorney General of New Jersey (Peter Verniero, Attorney General, attorney).

Thomas G.…