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STATE v. HENDRICKS — NEW JERSEY MURDER TRIAL — "NOT GUILTY" VERDICT

Criminal Lawyer, John Tumelty represented Helena Hendricks, who was charged with first degree murder in Atlantic County Superior Court. The defendant faced a number of additional charges, including armed robbery, conspiracy and possession of a handgun for an unlawful purpose. At the conclusion of a jury trial that lasted three weeks, the defendant was found "not guilty" of all charges.

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Imperfect Self-Defense in New Jersey

Under New Jersey state law, every person has the right to use a reasonable amount of force against another person if they reasonably believe that force is necessary to protect against the unlawful force being used by that other person. This is known as self-defense. Basically, if someone attacks you with a weapon and you […]

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Driving Under the Influence of Drugs in NJ

It is hard enough to safely operate a motor vehicle on the busy roadways in New Jersey. Whether taking a long trip via the Garden State Parkway or NJ Turnpike or navigating backroads or main streets, there is always the chance of an accident. It seems scary enough, but it can prove even scarier if […]

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Guns and Self Defense in NJ

People who own a home, car or other pieces of valuable property have typically worked hard to acquire those items. They, therefore, have the right to protect their property by employing means to keep others from damaging or stealing it. People also have the right to keep themselves safe from possible harm. Everyone should feel […]

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NJ Child Abuse Laws and Punishments

The choice to have a child, whether through birth or adoption is a big responsibility. It sounds great on paper and can be extremely rewarding as a parent, but there is a lot of work involved in the care of a child. On top of that, a parent’s job never ends no matter how old […]

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Consequences for Embezzlement

To hold a position where you manage funds or property or are given the responsibility of managing another person’s money or property is a distinguished honor. Not only does it speak volumes about your competence when it comes to managing money but it also tells you that others believe you to be trustworthy and dependable.

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