State v. Nunez-Valdez, A-46 September Term 2008; Supreme Court; opinion by Wallace, J.; dissent by Rivera-Soto, J.; decided July 27, 2009. On certification to the Appellate Division. [Sat below: Judges Payne and Messano in the Appellate Division.] DDS No. 14-1-4723 [60 pp.]
As part of a plea agreement, defendant Jose Nunez-Valdez, a native of the Dominican Republic who does not read or speak English, pleaded guilty to criminal sexual contact in exchange for a probationary sentence. Based on his conviction, defendant was subsequently deported.
