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State v. Josephine Castagna, et al. (A-13/14-05)

Argued March 6, 2006 -- Decided July 17, 2006

WALLACE, JR., J., writing for the Court.

In this appeal, the Court considers whether the trial court erred in not allowing defense counsel an opportunity to cross-examine one of the State’s crucial witnesses concerning the reason the witness changed her statement after a polygraph test revealed she was not being truthful. Also before the Court is the issue of ineffective assistance of counsel.