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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: DWI

Can I Refuse a Breathalyzer Test in New Jersey?

Compared to the rest of the nation, New Jersey is tough on drunk drivers. If you are convicted of DWI in NJ, you will be facing mandatory fines, loss of license and potential jail time. Further, you’ll likely be forced to take, and pay for, drunk driving education courses. Of course, the best piece of […]

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Drugged Driving vs. Drunk Driving

Driving under the influence of drugs and driving drunk are among the most dangerous things a person could do. Because of this, the penalties related to either charge are both high and extensive. What’s The Difference Between Drunk Driving And Drugged Driving? When determining whether a person is drunk, common sobriety tests are administered (like […]

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I Lost My Driver’s License and I Wasn’t Even Driving!

In New Jersey, drivers know that state laws governing drunk driving dictate loss of driving priviledges. Further, if you rack up enough points from moving violations – excessive speeding, careless driving, and using your cell phone while driving, for example – you will get your license suspended. However, you can lose your license without even […]

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DWI Laws in NJ

Like most states, New Jersey does not mess around when it comes to drinking and driving. With many campaigns and other forums warning against the dangers of drunk driving, there is plenty of material dispersed on the subject that drivers should heed.

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Your First DWI: What to Expect

You do not want to get convicted of drunk driving in New Jersey. A DWI conviction could result in severe penalties and cause problems for you in both your personal life and your professional life. Moreover, this is true even for a first-time offender with no prior DWI offenses on their driving record. The legal […]

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