In Bennett, the defendant asserted that he did not understand the effect of his plea when he could not "adequately read or write" and when "his mental capacity is quite diminished, even to the point of having been labeled `mentally retarded' while in school.
Summary of this case from State v. PiggeJuly 17, 1991
Petitions for Certification
Denied.
In Bennett, the defendant asserted that he did not understand the effect of his plea when he could not "adequately read or write" and when "his mental capacity is quite diminished, even to the point of having been labeled `mentally retarded' while in school.
Summary of this case from State v. PiggeFull title:STATE v. BENNETT
Court:Supreme Court of New Jersey
Date published: Jul 17, 1991
Furthermore, appellant informed the court that he did not suffer from any mental disability, that he…