STATE v. MILES

Nos. A-72, September Term 2015, 077035.

160 A.3d 23 (2017)

229 N.J. 83

STATE of New Jersey, Plaintiff-Appellant, v. Rodney J. MILES (a/k/a Jamal D. Allen), Defendant-Respondent.

Supreme Court of New Jersey.

Decided May 16, 2017.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Joseph A. Glyn , Deputy Attorney General, argued the cause for appellant ( Christopher S. Porrino , Attorney General of New Jersey, attorney).

Brian P. Keenan , Assistant Deputy Public Defender, argued the cause for respondent ( Joseph E. Krakora , Public Defender, attorney).


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