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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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Not Guilty Verdict vs. an Acquittal

They are used quite often and sometimes interchangeably, but what do they actually mean? Their definitions are important to know, especially when it comes to criminal defense cases. The Two Are Synonymous The reason the two terms are used interchangeably is because they are one and the same. A not guilty verdict constitutes an acquittal. […]

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Harassment and Cyberbullying Crimes in New Jersey

The crime of harassment can include stalking, hate crimes, and cyberbullying. This occurs when one person acts in such a way with the direct intent to annoy, provoke, threaten, or otherwise cause another person emotional distress. Both state laws and federal laws have specific definitions of different ways harassment can occur. New Jersey Intent Laws […]

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New Jersey Sexual Assault Laws and Penalties

Sexual assault refers to an attack on someone in a sexual way or manner. Legally, the exact definition of sexual assault can vary on a per state basis. Some states simply define sexual conduct without consent as rape, sexual battery, criminal sexual contact, or criminal sexual penetration. Other states may simply define sexual assault as […]

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Minor in Possession of Alcohol in New Jersey

Sales of alcohol to minors as well as public possession of alcohol by minors are enforced by Minor in Possession laws also known as underaged drinking laws. The passage of the National Minimum Drinking Age Act (23 U.S.C.A. § 158) in 1984 required all states to raise the minimum drinking age to 21 years of […]

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New Jersey Controlled Substance and Drug Possession Laws

Certain drugs and other materials that the federal government regulates are categorized as controlled substances. Many times possession or use of these drugs may not be illegal depending on the circumstances such as medical research or obtained through a legal prescription.  Although, if a substance or drug has absolutely no medical benefit, research purpose, or […]

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