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

QUESTIONS PRESENTED 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?