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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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Absecon Celeb Doctor’s Arrest Shines New Light on AC’s Drug Culture

An Atlantic City doctor who treated many high-profile patients when they visited New Jersey was recently indicted on drug trafficking charges after a three-month investigation by the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). Dr. Alan Faustino of Absecon, NJ, could face life in prison if convicted of the charges. Faustino has treated David Lee Roth, Billy […]

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When Your Past Comes Back to Haunt You

Unfortunately nobody has a time machine in which they can travel to warn their past selves about the consequences of the crime they’re about to commit. The fact is that while you and others may regard your past offenses as ancient history, there are some convictions that can and do stay on your record forever. […]

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New Jersey Police Must Obtain Warrants Before Drawing Blood in DWI Cases

Two years ago, the United States Supreme Court decided a case that said a search warrant must be obtained before drawing blood from drivers believed to be driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol (DWI/DUI). This month, the New Jersey Supreme Court extended that ruling to apply to relevant cases currently in the court […]

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AC High School Senior Jacy Craig Wins 2015 Academic Achiever College Scholarship

Law Firm of John W. Tumelty Announces $1,000 Scholarship Winner AC High School Senior Jacy Craig Wins 2015 Academic Achiever College Scholarship Noted South Jersey criminal defense lawyer John W. Tumelty is proud to announce the winner of his law firm’s first-ever 2015 Academic Achiever College Scholarship. Jacy Craig, a senior at Atlantic City High […]

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Want a Better Plea Deal? Hire a Qualified Criminal Defense Lawyer

The plea bargain may be a defendant’s last shot at leniency in a case that’s either going south or just not worth fighting. It’s estimated that upward of 90 percent of all convictions are the product of plea deals in the United States. Maybe you’re pleading guilty because you can’t afford the time and money […]

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