June 27, 2012

State v. Leroy Munroe (A-125-10; 067772)


State v. Leroy Munroe (A-125-10; 067772)

 The trial court mistakenly exercised its discretion and should have allowed defendant to withdraw his guilty plea in the interests of justice under the factors set forth in Slater.  Defendant asserted a colorable claim of innocence based on a plausible defense of self-defense; there would not have been undue delay or prejudice had the case proceeded to
trial; and the factual issues in dispute identified by the trial court should have been decided by a jury. 6-27-12

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