STATE v. A.L.A.

A-3 September Term 2021 085500.

280 A.3d 274 (2022)

251 N.J. 580

STATE of New Jersey, Plaintiff-Respondent, v. A.L.A., Defendant-Appellant.

Supreme Court of New Jersey.

Decided August 18, 2022.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Alison Gifford , Assistant Deputy Public Defender, argued the cause for appellant ( Joseph E. Krakora , Public Defender, attorney; Alison Gifford , of counsel and on the brief).

Monica do Outeiro , Special Deputy Attorney General/Acting Assistant Prosecutor, argued the cause for respondent ( Lori D. Linskey , Acting Monmouth County Prosecutor, attorney; Monica do Outeiro , of counsel and on the brief).


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