The state Supreme Court is considering whether a defendant who tried to withdraw his guilty plea to manslaughter had a colorable claim of self-defense or just a case of cold feet.
The case, State v. Munroe, A-125-10, argued Tuesday, calls for an interpretation of a 2009 Court ruling that set up a three-part analysis for deciding motions to vacate guilty pleas — part of which involves laying the factual foundation of a defense.
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