... Bieniek. As a result of the collision, defendant faced criminal charges to which he
ultimately pled guilty. ... sentence. In reviewing defendant's sentencing, resort must be had
to traditional principles of appellate review of a criminal sentence. ...
... Jeffrey S. Mandel, Morristown, argued the cause for amici curiae Association of
Criminal Defense Lawyers of New Jersey and American Civil Liberties Union of
New Jersey (Pinilis Halpern and Edward L. Barocas, attorneys). ...
... Justice LONG delivered the opinion of the Court. The primary purpose of Pretrial
Intervention (PTI) is to assist in the rehabilitation of worthy defendants, and, in the
process, to spare them the rigors of the criminal justice system. ...