But It Was Self Defense! [3 Situations When Self-defense May be Warranted in New Jersey]
September 15, 2021
In New Jersey, self defense law (NJSA 2C-3-4(a)) states that if you are in a situation where you fear for your life or the life of someone else, you are entitled to protect yourself by taking reasonable actions to defend yourself against the attack. In other words, “the use of force upon or toward another […]
Continue ReadingWhat is Bail & How Does it Work in New Jersey?
April 1, 2021
Jail can be a scary place. Naturally, people don’t want to be there. That’s where bail comes in. After a person is arrested, they can pay bail to the court (depending on the crime), which is the cash equivalent that acts as collateral to get released from custody until a later court date. Bail is […]
Continue ReadingHow Our Criminal Defense Attorney in NJ Can Help You
February 4, 2021
Criminal convictions can destroy your future. There’s no reason to sugarcoat it because you could lose your freedom and damage your chances of future employment. Now’s not the time to wallow — Now’s the time to take action. The smartest decision you can make is to work with an experienced attorney like John W. Tumelty. […]
Continue Reading3 Reasons To Request an Attorney if You Get Arrested
December 8, 2020
The moment you’re facing criminal charges of any kind in New Jersey (or even if you suspect you’re being investigated in a criminal case), your first action should be to call a criminal defense attorney. You’ve probably heard the term “lawyer up” before. It’s your right to request a lawyer and “remain silent.” As soon […]
Continue ReadingWhat Happens If I Accidentally Commit A Crime?
September 1, 2020
You accidentally commit a crime, but fortunately, no one was hurt in the process and there was no damage to any property. So what happens next after a crime has been accidentally committed?
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