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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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But It Was Self Defense! [3 Situations When Self-defense May be Warranted in New Jersey]

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 […]

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What is Bail & How Does it Work in New Jersey?

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 […]

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How Our Criminal Defense Attorney in NJ Can Help You

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. […]

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3 Reasons To Request an Attorney if You Get Arrested

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 […]

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What Happens If I Accidentally Commit A Crime?

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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