STATE v. SIKORA


44 N.J. 453 (1965)

210 A.2d 193

THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY, PLAINTIFF-RESPONDENT, v. WALTER J. SIKORA, DEFENDANT-APPELLANT.

The Supreme Court of New Jersey.

Argued October 6, 1964.

Decided May 17, 1965.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Mr. Bruno L. Leopizzi argued the cause for appellant.

Mr. Archibald Kreiger, Assistant Prosecutor, argued the cause for respondent (Mr. John G. Thevos, Passaic County Prosecutor, attorney).


The opinion of the court was delivered by FRANCIS, J.

Defendant Walter J. Sikora shot and killed Douglas Hooey in the early morning of January 15, 1962. Thereafter, on May 15, 1962, a jury found him guilty of murder in the first degree for the killing, and recommended life imprisonment. Following imposition of that sentence, he appealed directly to this Court. R.R. 1:2-1 (c).

On this appeal defendant contends the trial court committed reversible error...

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