STATE v. ROBINSON

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Frank J. DuCoat , Special Deputy Attorney General/Acting Assistant Prosecutor, argued the cause for appellant ( Carolyn A. Murray , Acting Essex County Prosecutor, attorney; Mr. DuCoat, of counsel and on the brief).

Elizabeth C. Jarit , Assistant Deputy Public Defender, argued the cause for respondent ( Joseph E. Krakora , Public Defender, attorney; Ms. Jarit, of counsel and on the brief).

Claudia Joy Demitro , Deputy Attorney General, argued the cause for amicus curiae Attorney General ( Christopher S. Porrino , Attorney General, attorney; Ms. Demitro, of counsel and on the brief).

Alexander Shalom argued the cause for amicus curiae American Civil Liberties Union of New Jersey Foundation (Mr. Shalom , Edward L. Barocas and Jeanne LoCicero , on the brief).

Before Judges Reisner, Koblitz and Rothstadt.