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STATE v. LEGETTE

Nos. (A-12-15) (076124).

152 A.3d 887 (2017)

227 N.J. 460

STATE of New Jersey, Plaintiff-Respondent, v. James L. LEGETTE (a/k/a James Leggette, Jr. and James Legette), Defendant-Appellant.

Supreme Court of New Jersey.

Decided January 12, 2017.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Stefan Van Jura, Deputy Public Defender II, argued the cause for appellant (Joseph E. Krakora, Public Defender, attorney; Mr. Van Jura and Samuel Feder, Assistant Deputy Public Defender, on the briefs).

Steven A. Yomtov, Deputy Attorney General, argued the cause for respondent (Christopher S. Porrino, Attorney General of New Jersey, attorney).

The issue on appeal is whether, during an investigatory stop, it is permissible for a police officer to follow suspects into their homes and seize evidence.

In response to a noise complaint, an officer arrived at Defendant James L. Legette's apartment complex, where he observed defendant...

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