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STATE v. McGUIRE

No. A-6576-06T4.

16 A.3d 411 (2011)

419 N.J. Super. 88

STATE of New Jersey, Plaintiff-Respondent, v. Melanie McGUIRE, Defendant-Appellant.

Superior Court of New Jersey, Appellate Division.

Decided March 16, 2011.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Jamie S. Kilberg (Stoel Rives LLP) of the Michigan and District of Columbia bars, admitted pro hac vice, argued the cause for appellant (Tacopina Seigel & Turano, P.C., and Mr. Kilberg, attorneys; Stephen Turano, Roseland, on the brief).

Daniel I. Bornstein , Deputy Attorney General, argued the cause for respondent ( Paula T. Dow , Attorney General, attorney; Mr. Bornstein, of counsel and on the brief).

Before Judges FUENTES, ASHRAFI and NUGENT.

The opinion of the court was delivered by

ASHRAFI, J.A.D.

A jury convicted defendant Melanie McGuire of murdering her husband, desecrating his body, and two other charges. The court sentenced her to life in prison plus five years. She must serve at least sixty-six years in prison before she can be considered for parole. She appeals, arguing that her trial and sentencing were unfair. We affirm the verdict and sentence.

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