State v. Smith

85 N.J. 193 (1981)

426 A.2d 38

STATE OF NEW JERSEY, PLAINTIFF-APPELLANT,

v.

ALBERT SMITH, DEFENDANT-RESPONDENT.

The Supreme Court of New Jersey.

Argued November 5, 1980.

Decided February 10, 1981.

Margaret Ann F. Mullins, Assistant Essex County Prosecutor, argued the cause for appellant (John J. Degnan, Attorney General of New Jersey, attorney; Donald S. Coburn, Essex County Prosecutor, of counsel; Andrea R. Grundfest, Assistant Essex County Prosecutor, on the brief).

William Welaj, Designated Counsel, argued the cause for respondent (Stanley C. Van Ness, Public Defender, attorney).

Regina C. Little…