State v. Cucinotta

HAINES, A.J.S.C.

The four defendants in this matter have been indicted for various offenses relating to the disposition of hazardous waste and for conspiracy. Second degree crimes are involved. The PTI Director and the Attorney General, in accordance with their interpretation of Guideline 3(i) to R.3:28 and past practice, therefore refused to accept PTI applications offered by all of the defendants. That Guideline provides:

Assessment of the Nature of the Offense: Any defendant charged with crime is eligible for enrollment in a PTI program, but the nature of the offense is a factor to be…