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State v. John Wessells (A-27-09) (064599)

Argued January 6, 2010 -- Remanded June 4, 2010

Reargued November 30, 2011 -- Decided February 29, 2012

HOENS, J., writing for a unanimous Court.

This appeal turns on whether a second interrogation by police of defendant following his arrest violated his previously-invoked right to counsel and therefore rendered the statements he made at that time involuntary.