STATE v. CABRERA, 163 N.J. 71 (2000)

747 A.2d 281

Supreme Court of New Jersey.
February 23, 2000.

Prior report: 149 N.J. 144, 693 A.2d 112.

It appearing that the lower courts erred in relying on the procedural bars of R. 3:22-4 and -5 to dismiss the petition for post conviction relief, it is ORDERED that the motions for reconsideration (M-596) and for leave to file as within time (M-597), are granted, and it is further;

ORDERED that the petition for certification (C-945-96) seeking review of the Appellate Division judgment in A-3536-95 is granted, and the matter is summarily remanded to the Law Division for a plenary hearing on movant’s claims of ineffective assistance of counsel.