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STATE v. HENDRICKS — NEW JERSEY MURDER TRIAL — "NOT GUILTY" VERDICT

Criminal Lawyer, John 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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Charged With Trespassing at an Atlantic City Casino?

Maybe you were told to leave an Atlantic City casino after an argument, a misunderstanding, a dispute with security, or an incident on the casino floor. Maybe you were accused of coming back after a prior ban. Maybe you were visiting from out of town and did not realize that an old casino exclusion notice […]

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Should You Accept a Plea Deal or Go to Trial in a New Jersey Criminal Case?

If you are facing criminal charges in New Jersey, one of the hardest decisions you can face is whether to accept a plea offer or take your case to trial. That decision can feel overwhelming. You may be worried about jail, your record, your job, your family, your license, or what happens if you make […]

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Teen Arrested at the Jersey Shore? What Parents Should Know About Juvenile Charges

A night at the Jersey Shore can change quickly. Your teen meets friends on the boardwalk, grabs food, walks around, and ends up near a large group of other young people. Someone pushes someone else. People start yelling. Phones come out. Police arrive. Suddenly, your child is calling you and saying, “I didn’t do anything. […]

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Jersey Shore Curfews and Late-Night Rules Are Getting More Attention: What Parents of Teens Need to Know Before Summer

Summer at the Jersey Shore should mean beach days, boardwalk nights, pizza with friends, and memories your teen will talk about long after Labor Day. But if you are the parent of a teenager in Atlantic City, Ocean City, Wildwood, or another South Jersey shore community, there is something else you need to prepare for […]

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Can NJ Police Search Your Phone After an Arrest? What to Know Before You Unlock It

Most people know an arrest is serious. What they do not always understand is how quickly a cell phone can become one of the most important pieces of evidence in a criminal case. Your phone is not just a device you use to make calls. It can contain information about where you were, who you […]

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