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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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New Jersey Supreme Court Limits Expungement Guidelines

A criminal conviction in New Jersey can cost you significant fines and time behind bars. However, the real impact of a conviction can last forever. A black mark on your permanent record can keep you from getting a good job, a mortgage or lease and can tarnish your reputation. For many years, it was possible […]

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Zero Tolerance for Criminal Trespassing in Atlantic City Casinos

Atlantic City is a hot spot for gamblers and non-gamblers alike. It’s the East Coast’s answer to Las Vegas and provides entertainment of all types for visitors. Casinos, of course, spend big bucks to attract patrons – the more the merrier and more lucrative. However, make no mistake about it, when you’ve overstayed your welcome […]

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Cosby Rape Allegations in Atlantic City

It was recently determined that Bill Cosby would not be subject to criminal charges stemming from an allegation that he sexually assaulted a woman in Atlantic City nearly over 35 years ago. Cosby, the well-known comedian and entertainer, has been in the news lately for all the wrong reasons. Dozens of women have come forward in […]

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Atlantic City Online Casinos Hacked

Online casino gaming sites for several Atlantic City casinos were recently victimized by a cyber hacker. Shortly before the Fourth of July holiday weekend, the criminal targeted four online casino sites that cater to poker players in New Jersey. Although authorities have not confirmed the casinos that were targeted, it is believed that the sites […]

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Self-Defense Is Not Always Self Explanatory

Self-defense has been a commonly used defense in legal dramas for years. Whether it’s for simple assault, aggravated assault or even murder, defendants often assume they can allege self-defense and that since it’s their word against the plaintiff’s, it will be easy to convince a jury that they were in the right. The reality is, […]

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