Self Defense is a Complete Defense to Murder In a recent incident in Philadelphia, a store clerk shot and killed a man who was attempting to rob the store. Video of the incident shows the robber pointing a handgun at the clerk, who then pulled out a…
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It may seem hard to believe, but people are often shocked to discover that they have been charged with murder. This is usually because they have been charged with second-degree murder – a complex charge that allows prosecutors to charge you wit…
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Across the country, lawmakers and their constituents are changing the way they deal with drug issues in their communities. This has given rise to the pervasive attitude that “just possession” isn’t really a serious charge – we…
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The moment that you receive a guilty verdict can be devastating. After weeks and months of worry, it is overwhelming to face the prospect of sentencing and, perhaps, prison. It’s especially disheartening when you believe that there were serious err…
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While police brutality is widely reported upon in the media, it seems like it always happens to someone else. Unfortunately, police brutality is very real, and perhaps more so in New Jersey than other places in the country. A recent incident in Dover…
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While degree murder charges may be the most serious charges you can face, third-degree murder charges are probably the most difficult to understand. If you’ve been charged with third-degree murder, you need to know exactly what you’re facing. Und…
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New Jersey has some of the strictest gun laws in the country. They can be quite challenging to understand for people who have just moved to the state, but also for those who have been long-term residents. New Jersey’s gun control laws can be quite…
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If you have been arrested in Camden County, New Jersey for marijuana possession, we still advise you to obtain legal representation. New Jersey criminal defense attorney Lauren Wimmer helps people who have been charged with marijuana possession get a…
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Both New Jersey and Pennsylvania take drug charges very seriously, especially when it comes to fentanyl possession. Both states have made efforts in recent years to divert those with possession charges to treatment programs and other options to avoid…
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Possession of drug paraphernalia is a crime in the City of Philadelphia. Most people understand that you can be arrested for possessing or selling drugs. Unfortunately, many people don’t realize you can be charged with drug paraphernalia even i…
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