Juvenile Defense Archives - John W. Tumelty

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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Juveniles Tried As Adults

January 24, 2020

If an individual younger than 18 years old (a minor) commits a crime in New Jersey, it is called a “juvenile crime.” The minor may face legal consequences in a New Jersey juvenile court, including the possibility of being tried as an adult.

What You Need to Know about Juvenile Court in NJ

January 30, 2018

Just because someone has been accused of a crime as a juvenile does not necessarily mean that he or she will be able to avoid serious consequences associated with adult crimes. Every state maintains special courts typically referred to as juvenile courts to handle minors who have been accused of violating criminal statutes. Juvenile offenders […]

NJ Gaming Regulators Seize Unclaimed Jackpots Won by Underage Gamblers in Atlantic City

December 20, 2016

Gambling regulators in New Jersey recently seized nearly $70K in jackpots and gaming winnings that were reportedly unclaimed at Atlantic City casinos. The NJ Division of Gaming Enforcement, which is tasked with ensuring that the casino gaming industry in the Garden State is fair for gamblers and free from corruption, made the move to seize […]

This Halloween, Forego the Mischief — Focus on the Fun

October 27, 2015

Mischief Night is a time honored tradition that involves “TP-ing” houses, smashing pumpkins or tossing eggs against houses. Sounds like harmless fun but, in fact, it’s against the law. In New Jersey, criminal mischief is defined as trespassing or vandalism. You may think of criminal mischief as something more serious such as graffiti or breaking […]

My Kid Was Charged with Cyberbullying; Do We Need a Lawyer?

October 6, 2015

You know what they used to say in the school yard, right? Sticks and stones may break your bones but words can never harm you. “They” didn’t understand the horrible emotional injuries that can be a direct result of cyberbullying. Technology takes bullying behavior such as harassment and intimidation – name calling and rumor-spreading — […]