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

Mr. 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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Grand Theft or Petty Theft in NJ: Which Charge Applies?

Have you been accused of any type of theft allegation in New Jersey? If so, it’s important to realize how the distinction of the crime makes a difference in the type of penalties you might face. The most commonly charged theft crimes in New Jersey are petty theft and grand theft. Grand theft involves crimes […]

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Felony vs. Misdemeanor Laws in New Jersey

No matter the type of crime that you have been accused of, it is imperative to schedule a consultation with a New Jersey criminal defense attorney immediately. The laws that determine whether you’ll be looking at felony or misdemeanor charges depend on the severity of the crime and two general classes outline the different types […]

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Factors New Jersey Judges Consider Before Reducing Bail

Reducing your bail is a common concern for anyone who has been accused of a crime because the amount of bail can be set so high that it is impossible for you or your family and friends to gather that money and keep you out of jail.

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What Constitutes Violation Of A Restraining Order?

Any once-strong relationship can falter or fail. Sometimes, the most rational parties fiercely argue when love or home and family is at risk. Physical and/or emotional abuse or domestic violence can result. When this happens, the abused victim needs protection. To accomplish this goal, he or she may ask for a restraining order or an […]

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Plea Bargaining In Criminal Cases

A plea bargain may be presented as an option to the defendant in a New Jersey criminal trial. The plea bargain negotiation can help the accused to avoid a harsher sentence. In many cases, it’s an alternative that may be preferred to the risks of going to trial. It may also be in the state’s […]

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