SYLLABUS

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State v. Kevin Jerome Hudson (A-64-10) (066660)

Argued September 12, 2011 -- Decided February 6, 2012

[NOTE: This is a companion case to State v. Sally A. McDonald, also decided today.]

LaVECCHIA, J., writing for a majority of the Court.

The Court considers whether, under the circumstances in this case, defendant was properly sentenced under N.J.S.A. 2C:44-5 to multiple extended terms at separate sentencing proceedings.