State v. Belton

Francis, J.

(dissenting). I dissent for. the reasons expressed in my dissent in State v. Funicello, 60 N. J. 60 (1972). if, as the majority says, Belton “had a fair trial with all of the modern protective devices afforded by a democracy fully solicitous^ of individual rights/’ there should be no basis. for reversal of .the death sentence.

I join in the affirmance, of..Neil’s .life, imprisonment sentence. ‘. ■ . -, ■ .,/ ,: ,; , , ; . ......

Weintraub, C. J., concurs-in result.

For modification—Chief .justice Weinteaub and justices Jacobs, Proctor, Hall, Schettino and Mountain—6.

Opposed,—Justice, Francis—rl.

Weintrapb, C. J., concurs in result. •

.For.affirmance—Chief.Justice Weinteaub and. Justices Jacobs, Francis, Proctor, Hall, . Schettino and. Mountain—7. ‘

For reversal—Hone.