Earlier this month, the New Jersey Supreme Court overturned a
Category: Homicide
Court Decides Gag Order Not Necessary in Lodzinski Murder Case
Should the defense attorney been prohibited from speaking with the press in this case?
A gag order, also known as a protective or suppression order, is used to stop those involved in legal matters from speaking publicly about a case. Gag orders are usually used in high profile cases to ensure that the...
Continue reading…4 Key Defense Issues Exposed in ‘Making a Murderer’
By now, most have seen (or at least heard of) the controversial docu-series entitled Making a Murderer, which is featured on the streaming television service Netflix. While the documentary has been criticized and heralded alike (depending on who you ask), it has at the very least exposed several issues common to homicide...
Continue reading…N.J. Jury Upholds ‘Cold Case’ Murder Conviction
Is there a statute of limitations in New Jersey for homicide?
Across the civil and criminal laws, there are a number of statutes of limitation that limit the amount of time a plaintiff or complainant has to initiate a legal proceeding. In the civil context, a plaintiff has just two years from...
Continue reading…Court Rehears 1997 Murder Case & Upholds Conviction
Is it common for a court to retry or “rehear” a murder case after a conviction and sentenced are imposed?
When it comes to a first degree murder conviction, courts like to get it right the first time. While New Jersey no longer imposes a capital (death) sentence, those convicted of...
Continue reading…Man Convicted & Sentenced to Life Imprisonment in New Jersey ‘Craigslist Killer’ Case
How is first degree murder differentiated from other types of homicides?
When it comes to a murder charge, mental intent is one of the hallmark elements for the prosecution to prove. Of course, there are varying levels of mental intent when it comes to committing a crime, ranging from accidental...
Continue reading…Violence Erupts at Mother’s Day Event in Newark
What charges will the suspect probably face?
Every Mother’s Day, a group of motorcycle enthusiasts get together to celebrate the warm weather and the beginning of the riding season at an event called “The Blessing of the Bikes.” This year, as the event was drawing to a close, gunshots rang out...
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