State v. Smith.

Decision Date04 February 1980
Citation82 N.J. 292,412 A.2d 798
PartiesSTATE of New Jersey v. Albert SMITH.
CourtNew Jersey Supreme Court

Petition for certification granted. (See 169 N.J.Super. 98, 404 A.2d 331)

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  • State v. Oliver
    • United States
    • New Jersey Superior Court
    • November 8, 1996
    ... ... However, on the contrary, our courts have consistently held that the determination of penalties for crimes is a legislative function, not a judicial one. See State v. Lagares, 127 N.J. 20, 601 A.2d 698 (1992); State v. Smith, 148 N.J.Super. 219, 372 A.2d 386 (Cty.Ct.1977), aff'd, 169 N.J.Super. 98, 404 A.2d 331, certif. granted, 82 N.J. 292, 412 A.2d 798, rev'd on other grounds, 85 N.J. 193, 426 A.2d 38 (1981). A trial court does not have the right to do whatever it pleases. The court's discretion in sentencing is ... ...
  • State v. Smith
    • United States
    • New Jersey Supreme Court
    • February 10, 1981

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