STATE v. KENNEDY


97 N.J. 278 (1984)

478 A.2d 723

STATE OF NEW JERSEY, PLAINTIFF-RESPONDENT, v. GERALD KENNEDY, DEFENDANT-APPELLANT.

The Supreme Court of New Jersey.

Decided July 20, 1984.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

William Welaj, Designated Counsel, argued the cause for appellant (Joseph H. Rodriguez, Public Defender, attorney).

Josephine R. Potuto, Assistant Prosecutor, argued the cause for respondent (George L. Schneider, Essex County Prosecutor, attorney).


The opinion of the Court was delivered by HANDLER, J.

In this case defendant, while in custody awaiting sentencing on two robbery convictions, initiated dialogue with the authorities with respect to an unrelated homicide incident. Prior to questioning, defendant conferred with his attorney, who, arguably, did not place any limitations upon the ability of the defendant or the prosecutor to discuss the information defendant wished to impart. Defendant thereafter disclosed...

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