State v. Hearns

Supreme Court of New Jersey
State v. Hearns, 180 N.J. 448 (N.J. 2004)
852 A.2d 187

State v. Hearns

Opinion of the Court

ORDERED that the petition for certification is granted, the judgment of the Appellate Division is summarily reversed, and the matter is remanded to the Superior Court, Law Division, Atlantic County, for a new hearing on defendant’s sentence in the presence of defendant. The sentencing judge shall impose an appropriate sentence after weighing the impact of relevant aggravating and *449mitigating factors to the presumptive term for aggravated manslaughter.

Jurisdiction is not retained

Reference

Full Case Name
STATE OF NEW JERSEY, PLAINTIFF-RESPONDENT v. JASON HEARNS, DEFENDANT-PETITIONER
Status
Published