STATE v. MAHONE

Steven J. Kaflowitz, Assistant Prosecutor, argued the cause for appellant ( Thomas V. Manahan, Union County Prosecutor, attorney). Cecelia Urban, Assistant Deputy Public Defender, argued the cause for respondent ( Ivelisse Torres, Public Defender, attorney

Ms. Urban

Jeannie K. Phillips, Designated Counsel, on the brief). Christine M. D'Elia, Deputy Attorney General, argued the cause for amicus curiae, Attorney General of New Jersey ( Peter Verniero, Attorney General, attorney).