State of New Jersey, Plaintiff-Respondent v. William J. Allegro, Defendant-Appellant

Summary

The Supreme Court of New Jersey affirmed in part and reversed in part the Appellate Division's decision on William J. Allegro's post‑conviction relief claim, holding that the alleged drug use and disciplinary problems of trial counsel did not constitute deficient performance and that the failure to call four witnesses was not prejudicial. The Court also remanded for further fact‑finding on alleged ineffective assistance during plea negotiations.