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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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Should You Go to Trial?

Although every defendant in the United States has the right to his or her day in court, there are cases in which it might be in your best interests to enter a plea agreement. One of the greatest benefits of engaging an experienced criminal defense attorney is that he or she will help you navigate […]

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Different Types of New Jersey Drug Charges

Although a bill to legalize marijuana in New Jersey is on the table, it’s still against the law to possess marijuana and other drugs in New Jersey. Drug laws are essentially separated into two sections: possession and manufacture-distribution-or intent to distribute laws. New Jersey penalties associated with possession of drugs (controlled substances) vary according to […]

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Does Your Attorney Need to Know If You’re Guilty?

Any defendant in the United States is innocent until he or she is proven guilty. Guilt is determined if the defendant admits to committing a crime or when a judge or jury determines guilt. Let’s consider a recent case. A 23-year-old Elizabeth man entered a guilty plea to the shooting of a 17-year-old teenager in […]

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Learn More About Cyberbullying

Bullying is an unfortunate fact of life that affects people of all age ranges. The modern age and shift in communication and technology as well as the ubiquity of cell phones and social media has led to new, more popular forms of bullying. Among these many forms Is cyberbullying. Cyberbullying is defined as “the use […]

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Questions You Should Always Ask Before Hiring an Attorney

Hiring a criminal defense attorney to handle your case can be a daunting task. It takes time, research and an ample amount of effort to find a fitting attorney who could handle your case. But once you’ve narrowed down your search, it is important to meet your prospective attorneys and ask a few very important […]

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