STATE v. ELLIS

Frank J. Pugliese, Assistant Deputy Public Defender, argued the cause for appellant (Yvonne Smith Segars, Public Defender, attorney). Michael J. Williams, Deputy Attorney General, argued the cause for respondent (Peter C. Harvey, Acting Attorney General of New Jersey, attorney). Gregory A. Spellmeyer, Deputy Attorney General, submitted a letter in lieu of brief on behalf of amicus curiae, New Jersey State Parole Board (Peter C. Harvey, Acting Attorney General of New Jersey, attorney).