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State of New Jersey v. Daniel J. Dalziel (A-98-03)

Argued November 9, 2004 -- Decided March 3, 2005

LONG, J., writing for a unanimous Court.

In this appeal, the Court revisits the aggravating and mitigating factors prescribed in the Code of Criminal Justice and assesses the propriety of their use under the particular facts presented.