The State of New Jersey, Plaintiff-Respondent v. Albert Wise, Harry Wise and Alfred Stokes, Defendants-Appellants

Summary

The Supreme Court of New Jersey affirmed the convictions and death sentences of Albert Wise, Harry Wise, and Alfred Stokes, holding that the trial court did not err in denying a change of venue, refusing an adjournment, refusing to dismiss the indictments, admitting the defendants' confessions, or in its jury instructions. Justice Heher dissented in part, arguing the sentencing instruction improperly limited the jury's consideration of all evidence.