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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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Category: Criminal Rights

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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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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DNA Tests – The Perfect Gift for Innocent Criminals

The holidays are here, odds are you or someone you may know is gifted a DNA testing kit this year. DNA tests have been becoming a really popular way to learn more about yourself and your family history, but a neat holiday gift isn’t all these tests are good for. Imagine being accused of a […]

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How To Get Body Cam Footage From Police

In the past, New Jersey police have been accused of using excessive force. Police officials have spoken publicly about their desire to improve the department’s public image, they want the public to feel that they can trust them and body cameras are expected to encourage that. The body camera is a small device that clips […]

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Criminal Convictions in New Jersey

It should always be in your best interest to explore any possible alternatives to a guilty plea before deciding on that course of action, especially if it is your first time appearing in court. If you do decide to plead guilty, the results of a criminal conviction could last years, affecting things such as your […]

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