Weapons Offenses 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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Category: Weapons Offenses

When Is It Illegal to Fire a Gun?

September 6, 2018

Gun rights and gun violence have both been controversial topics in recent times. It’s important for gun holders to understand the laws which dictate when they are legally allowed to discharge their weapon. When Discharging your Weapon is a Crime in New Jersey Under certain circumstances, discharging your weapon inappropriately is a crime. Negligent discharge […]

Can a Dog Be a Weapon?

April 26, 2018

Dog bites and attacks can turn into complicated legal issues if someone argues they’ve been seriously hurt. In the state of New Jersey, a dog may be classified as a deadly weapon for the purposes of a criminal or civil case involving injuries. Aggressive dogs can be very hazardous. Recent judicial findings indicate a trend […]

What is Unlawful Disposition of a Firearm?

May 11, 2017

Firearms are a hotly debated topic around the country. In the midst of all the information making the rounds, it can be very easy to lose track of the law and the people’s rights regarding firearms. By not being informed for being misinformed, a person can find themselves facing criminal charges. Unlawful Disposition of a […]

Atlantic City Crisis Negotiator Gets Robbery Suspect to Surrender

December 1, 2016

Atlantic City NJ police recently arrested a man who was threatening to use knives outside the local Bass Pro Shops. AC cops were able to take the suspect into custody after a police crisis negotiator convinced him to put down his weapons. The scary incident occurred around 2:40 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day. The Atlantic City […]

California Shooting is Yet Another Reminder of Rampant Gun Violence in the US

December 3, 2015

This week’s mass shooting in San Bernadino, Calif., is a gruesome reminder of how rampant gun violence is in the United States. Unfortunately, Americans are getting reminded of this fact far too often. In 2013, there was a mass shooting at least once a day — every day — for the entire year in the […]