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STATE v. SAINZ

107 N.J. 283 (1987)

526 A.2d 1015

STATE OF NEW JERSEY, PLAINTIFF-APPELLANT, v. CARLOS RAFAEL SAINZ, DEFENDANT-RESPONDENT.

The Supreme Court of New Jersey.

Decided June 18, 1987.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Jeffrey L. Menkin, Deputy Attorney General, argued the cause for appellant (W. Cary Edwards, Attorney General of New Jersey, attorney).

Louis N. Rainone argued the cause for respondent (Karcher, McDonnell & Rainone, attorneys).

The opinion of the Court was delivered by HANDLER, J.

This appeal raises several issues regarding sentencing for defendants who plead guilty to drug-related offenses. In particular, we must determine whether explicit consideration of aggravating and mitigating factors must be undertaken when a court sentences a defendant for violation of the Controlled Dangerous Substances Act. We also consider the appropriate standards for...

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