The main question in this petition is whether the gross
actions of prosecutorial misconduct were so egregious as to
render the defendant's conviction unconstitutional. Does a
prosecutor have a greater obligation than simply meeting Brady
requirements. Prosecutorial misconduct is a critical issue for
the integrity of the criminal justice system.

The majority of New Jersey prosecutors successfully
discharge the obligations requisite in their two roles: acting
both as advocates in seeking convictions and as ministers of
justice, charged with using only fair methods to prosecute those
they believe are guilty. However, some prosecutors have let their
advocacy role prevail to the extent of using deceptive
and unfair tactics to secure convictions. The critical issue
is then presented; does the egregious prosecutorial misconduct in
this case justify permitting an unconstitutional conviction
stand?

Whether the gross actions of prosecutorial misconduct were so egregious as to render the defendant's conviction unconstitutional