State v. Planes

DeSTEFANO, J.S.C.

On the evening of September 13, 1992, Defendant, Raul Planes, and two confederates were in the process of burglarizing and stealing an automobile owned by Michael Boyajian. While his two confederates were engaged inside the automobile, Mr. Planes stood watch outside. Michele Zurn, a local resident, was out walking her dog and came upon the crime in progress. Mr. Planes turned to Ms. Zurn and said, “You better keep your mouth shut, or I’ll get you. You got to walk that mutt sometime.” Ms. Zurn testified before the Hudson County Grand Jury. The Assistant Prosecutor asked Ms.…