A Newark man convicted in the violent kidnapping and murder of a Green Brook, New Jersey woman has won an appeal that calls for him to be re-sentenced.
In 2008, the suspect reportedly kidnapped the 35-year-old victim during a robbery
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The Newark New Jersey Criminal Law Blog, published by The Tormey Law Firm, focuses on criminal defense issues specific to Newark and the broader New Jersey area. It covers a range of criminal charges including violent crimes such as murder, manslaughter, assault, and sexual offenses, as well as drug offenses, DWI/DUI, theft, fraud, weapons charges, and restraining orders. The blog discusses legal strategies, case outcomes, and the implications of criminal convictions under New Jersey law. It also highlights the firm’s experience in handling cases in both Superior and Municipal Courts, emphasizing defense tactics like motions to suppress evidence and case downgrades to reduce penalties.
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Suspect Faces Child Pornography Charges in Federal Court in Newark, NJ
A worker with the New Jersey Department of Corrections faces criminal charges for a sex crime after police allegedly found images of child sexual abuse on his computer. If the suspect does not work out a plea agreement with federal…
Newark Police Investigate Two Fatal Shootings
Police in Newark, NJ are investigating two separate shootings that resulted in the deaths of a man and a woman.
The first shooting occurred just after 7:00 p.m. on the 300 block of Irvine Turner Boulevard in Newark, New Jersey.…
Belleville Man Allegedly Killed Former NJ Corrections Officer
A Belleville, NJ could be headed to prison if he is convicted of killing a retired New Jersey corrections officer.
The homicide suspect is a 35-year-old Belleville man. According to authorities, the suspect used a firearm to shoot and kill…
Newark Police Investigate Fatal Shooting of Men in Parked Car
Police in Newark, NJ are looking into the fatal shooting of two Essex County men who were sitting inside a parked vehicle.
The violent incident happened at around 5:30 p.m. The victims, a 33-year-old East Orange resident and a 26-year-old…
Newark, NJ Man Faces Attempted Murder Charges for Shooting
Police recently arrested a Newark, NJ man who allegedly shot someone on a city street.
The suspect is a 27-year-old man from Newark in Essex County, NJ. He allegedly used a gun to fire at the victim during a robbery…
Newark Man Gets 21 Years in Federal Prison for Luring Minor
A Newark, NJ man is headed to federal prison on charges for attempting to have sex with a juvenile.
The suspect is a 45-year-old resident of Newark in Essex County, New Jersey. In 1993, the suspect was ordered to…
Newark Man Faces Gun Charges After Allegedly Commanding Dog to Attack Cops
A Newark, New Jersey man was arrested for gun crimes after he reportedly ordered his pit bull to attack police investigating a report of someone carrying a handgun on a city street.
The suspect is an 18-year-old resident of Newark…
Police Search for Man Accused of Shooting Adult, Teen in Newark
Newark, NJ police are trying to find the man allegedly responsible for a shooting in the South Ward.
The violent incident happened on Johnson Avenue, in the area of Malcolm X Shabazz High School, at around 8:00 p.m. Two Newark…
Juvenile Arrested After Police Pursuit of Stolen Car in Newark
Newark, NJ police recently arrested a juvenile who was allegedly an occupant of a stolen vehicle linked to several robberies in the city.
A short time after 3:00 a.m. Newark patrol officers saw a car that matched the description of…