Newark New Jersey Murder LawyersNewark NJ police are looking for suspects in two recent stabbing deaths in Newark’s East Ward and West Ward.

According to law enforcement, both murders occurred within a 24-hour time period in Newark, New Jersey.

The first homicide victim was shot and killed in the West Ward. Essex County prosecutors said that the 24-year-old victim was killed as a result of gunfire while he stood only a few feet away from his home.

Several people who identified themselves as the victim’s friends spoke with Newark NJ police and offered details about the victim’s death.

The second murder occurred the next day at an apartment building on the 100 block of Flemming Avenue in Newark, New Jersey.

Newark NJ police dispatched officers to a second-floor apartment in the area after receiving a complaint about domestic violence. When police officers arrived at the scene, they discovered the 41-year-old victim lying on his bed.

The victim had sustained a stab wound. This prompted police to rush the victim to Rutgers University Hospital. However, doctors at the hospital were not able to save the victim’s life.

Medical examiners later determined that the second stabbing death constituted criminal homicide.

The Newark Police Department and the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office are conducting a joint investigation into the murders. Authorities have not yet identified any suspects in the killings.

If investigators can eventually identify and locate a suspect in either case, it is likely that serious criminal charges for homicide would follow. As set forth by N.J.S.A. 2C:11-3, the purposeful or knowing killing of another person is considered as a first degree felony. A conviction on first degree murder charges could lead to life imprisonment, with a minimum term of incarceration of 30 years in New Jersey State Prison.

For additional information about these cases, view NJ.com article entitled “Fatal Stabbing in Newark is Second Homicide in a Day.”

Newark New Jersey DWI LawyersTravis J. Tormey and the Tormey Law Firm successfully represented a client facing drunk driving charges in Wayne, NJ. Mr. Tormey stood up for the client in Wayne Municipal Court and convinced the judge in the case to suppress the client’s blood test results.

The client was subject to charges for driving while intoxicated (DWI) after allegedly getting into a DWI accident. Drunk driving in New Jersey is a violation of N.J.S.A. 39:4-50 and carries severe penalties, even for a first-time offender like the defendant in this case. The potential DWI penalties for our client included driver’s license suspension for as long as 1 year, heavy fines, alcohol education courses at the Intoxicated Driver Resource Center (IDRC), and required installation of an ignition interlock device on all of the client’s cars once his license was restored.

The client was charged with a DWI as a result of a single-vehicle accident. The client crashed into a guardrail and sustained serious injuries, including a deep cut above his left eye that required medical treatment and plastic surgery. In fact, the client’s injuries were so severe that he was unable to perform field sobriety tests at the accident scene. In the majority of DWI cases, police must first obtain a warrant before seizing the driver’s blood for drug and alcohol testing. However, in this case, police drew the client’s blood without getting consent. Instead, police allegedly obtained “verbal” consent from the driver, who was far too disoriented from his head injuries to offer actual consent to anything. Beyond that, police officers failed to let the client know that he had a legal right to refuse blood testing at the hospital.

Mr. Tormey appeared in Wayne Municipal Court and filed a motion to suppress the client’s blood test results. Mr. Tormey told the judge that Wayne New Jersey police illegally obtained the driver’s blood results without a warrant. Mr. Tormey also argued that prosecutors should not be able to use the consent exception to the warrant requirement because the client’s head injuries meant he was incapable of providing consent on the day of the accident. The municipal court judge agreed and granted Mr. Tormey’s motion to suppress the blood test results. The end result of the case was the prosecution dismissing the DWI charges. This outcome was a major victory for the Tormey Law Firm.

Newark First Degree Murder ConvictionAn Essex County judge recently sentenced a New Jersey man to serve more than 100 years in prison for two murders committed in Newark, NJ.

According to Essex County NJ prosecutors, the murders were committed during a month-long crime spree.

The suspect shot and killed one of the victims during an armed robbery at JNC Mini Market. The market is a bodega in the Newark’s West Ward. The other victim was killed during a robbery on Orange Avenue in Newark, New Jersey.

The homicides were committed in December 2011 and January 2012. A Bergen County jury eventually convicted the suspect on murder charges. The suspect was also convicted of armed robbery.

During the trial in Essex County Superior Court, prosecutors presented the jury with a videotaped confession from the suspect. The video reportedly showed the suspect confessing to one murder and telling police that he was present for the other murder.

The suspect recently appeared in court for the sentencing hearing. The victim’s sisters testified at the sentencing hearing and told the superior court judge that they were devastated by the death of their brother.

The sentencing hearing concluded with the judge sentencing the suspect to more than 100 years in NJ State Prison. The suspect received 42 years for one of the murders and 62 years for the other killing.

The judge told the suspect the harsh sentence reflected the suspect’s “total lack of remorse” for the murders.

The suspect’s sentences will run consecutively, which means that they will be stacked one on top of the other. Moreover, the suspect will be ineligible for release on parole until he has served a minimum of 85 percent of each prison term.

For further information about this case, read NJ.com article entitled “N.J. Man Gets Over 100 Years for Two Murders During Month-Long Crime Spree.”

Newark NJ Manslaughter SuspectA Newark New Jersey man recently pleaded guilty to aggravated manslaughter for the strangling death of a woman.

According to prosecutors, the 46-year-old suspect killed a 58-year-old woman in 2012.

At the time of the strangling death, both the suspect and the victim were homeless and living on the streets. Authorities said that the two knew each other.

The victim’s body was later discovered by Newark NJ police in the Passaic River, near the 900 block of Route 21. The site is believed to be near the area where the suspect and the victim had been living prior to the killing.

An autopsy indicated that the main cause of the victim’s death was strangulation. However, medical examiners also said that the victim suffered stab wounds and blunt force trauma to the head.

The suspect was arrested a short time after police found the victim’s body.

It was possible that the suspect would have faced murder charges for the killing. Now the suspect has pleaded guilty to an aggravated manslaughter charge in the case.

The terms of the plea agreement call for prosecutors to recommend that the suspect serve a sentence of 25 years in New Jersey State Prison. Additionally, the suspect would have to serve a minimum of 21 years in prison before becoming eligible for release on parole.

The suspect will be required to appear in Essex County Superior Court for a sentencing hearing in August. Although the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office will recommend a 25-year sentence, the superior court judge has some discretion to impose a different sentence.

For more information about this case, go to NJ.com article entitled “N.J. Man Pleads Guilty in Killing of Woman Found in Passaic River.”

Newark New Jersey Bank Robbery SuspectA Harrison New Jersey woman who admitted to robbing three banks in Newark and Harrison was sentenced to serve 7 years in federal prison.

The 36-year-old suspect robbed two banks in Newark NJ and one bank in Harrison NJ in early 2014.

The first bank that was robbed was a Valley National Bank in Harrison, New Jersey. The suspect reportedly got away with $3,000 in that bank robbery.

The second bank that the suspect hit during her theft spree was a Wells Fargo Bank in Newark, New Jersey. Approximately a week later, the suspect robbed another bank in Newark: a Popular Community Bank.

The suspect robbed all three banks during a three-week period.

According to law enforcement, the suspect used a note during all three bank robberies. Each time, the suspect reportedly handed the bank teller a note demanding cash and threatening the use of a gun.

The suspect was identified and captured after a multi-agency investigation that included police departments through New Jersey, including Newark, Harrison, and Kearny. The investigation also involved special agents with the FBI.

Sometime after being arrested and charged, the suspect pleaded guilty to multiple counts of armed robbery.

The suspect recently appeared in U.S. District Court for a sentencing hearing, at which the judge imposed a sentence of 7 years in federal prison. Moreover, the judge ordered the suspect to serve 3 years of supervised release at the conclusion of her sentence.

For further information about this case, read NJ.com article entitled “Harrison Woman Sentenced to 7 Years for Robbing 3 Banks in Newark, Harrison.”

Newark New Jersey Murder SuspectsFour individuals have been indicted on murder charges in connection with the fatal shooting death of a woman in Newark, NJ.

According to the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office, the homicide happened during an armed robbery outside a Newark residence located on 3rd Street in November 2014. The victim was a 22-year-old Newark woman who lived in Newark.

The victim was headed toward a friend’s house when the suspects reported walked up to her. The suspects are accused of snatching the victim’s cell phone and then shooting her multiple times.

After the theft and shooting, the suspects reportedly got into a white Maxima and drove away.

The victim was taken to nearby University Hospital, where doctors tried treated her for her injuries and attempted to save her life. Tragically, doctors could not save the victim; she died as a result of her injuries the following day.

Newark NJ police investigated the shooting and later found the cell phone somewhere near the location of the shooting.

Investigators eventually identified the suspects. Over the next few months, police located and arrested all four suspects. Three of the suspects were captured in New Jersey, while the fourth suspect was tracked down at an apartment in Savannah, Georgia.

The suspects include a 21-year-old Newark NJ man, a 28-year-old Newark man, a 22-year-old Irvington NJ man, and a 25-year-old Irvington woman.

The four suspects have been charged with several crimes, including murder, armed robbery, and multiple weapons offenses.

The suspects were recently indicted on all of the charges. They are now slated to appear in Essex County Superior Court for an arraignment.

All four suspects were taken to the Essex County Correctional Facility in Newark, NJ. Two of the suspects are being held at the jail on separate $750,000 bail amounts; one suspect is being held at the jail in lieu of $300,000 bail; and the fourth suspects is being held at the facility on a massive $1 million bail amount.

To learn more about this case, see NJ.com article entitled “4 Indicted in Murder of Newark Mother during Cell Phone Robbery.”

Newark NJ Armed Robbery LawyersTwo people were recently arrested after they allegedly stole a truck and then led police on a high-speed pursuit in Newark, New Jersey.

According to law enforcement, the suspects stole the truck during a violent home-invasion robbery at an apartment located on the 200 block of South Street in Newark, NJ. The suspects reportedly forced their way into the apartment and then struck the victim over the head with a handgun. The 50-year-old victim was reportedly visiting a friend at the residence when the suspects forced their way inside.

The suspects allegedly took an undisclosed amount of cash. The suspects also allegedly stole the victim’s cell phone and the keys to his vehicle, a Toyota Tundra pickup truck.

After the violent robbery, the victim exited the apartment and screamed for help. Newark police officers happened to be in the area at the time and heard the victim’s shouts.

Approximately an hour after the theft incident, Newark NJ patrol officers saw the truck leaving a McDonald’s parking lot on Mulberry Street. The fast food restaurant is located only a few blocks away from the site of the alleged robbery.

When the police officers tried to stop the suspect’s vehicle, the driver allegedly ignored their commands to stop and instead fled the scene. During the subsequent car chase, the suspects reportedly tossed several items out of the truck’s windows.

The chase eventually came to a conclusion when the truck hit multiple light poles near the intersection of Raymond Boulevard and Lock Street.

After the car crash, the two suspects allegedly exited the truck and tried to flee the scene on foot. However, Newark police officer quickly apprehended the suspects.

Both suspects were transported to nearby University Hospital, where they received medical treatment for minor injuries sustained in the vehicle crash. Two Newark police officers also suffered injuries during the car chase.

The driver of the truck was an 18-year-old male. He was placed under arrest and charged with armed robbery, receiving stolen property, eluding police, and resisting arrest. He was also issued numerous traffic citations.

The passenger in the truck was a 16-year-old boy. He was charged with resisting arrest and obstruction of justice.

For more information about this case, see NJ.com article entitled “Suspects in Violent Newark Robbery Caught Following Pursuit, Police Say.”

Maplewood NJ Sexual Assault SuspectA high school teacher in Maplewood New Jersey is accused of sexually assaulting a number of male students.

According to Essex County NJ prosecutors, the 35-year-old suspect sexually assaulted six students at Columbia High School in Maplewood, NJ. The suspect is a single mother of two young sons who works as a language arts teacher at the Maplewood high school.

The suspect allegedly engaged in sexual activity with the underage students, ages 14 and 15, on school property and in her car. The sex crimes allegedly occurred several times during 2013 and 2014.

The Essex County Prosecutor’s Office reportedly obtained video evidence of the suspect performing oral sex on one of the young victims. Another victim was reportedly present when the video was filmed.

The suspect was charged and then indicted in February 2015 on 40 counts of aggravated sexual assault and 40 counts of child endangerment.

The suspect recently filed a motion to dismiss the charges of endangering the welfare of a child.

The suspect also filed a motion sever the charges, meaning that she would face separate trials for each alleged victim.

Essex County prosecutors reportedly offered the suspect a plea deal. Under the terms of the plea, the suspect would receive a sentence of 15 years in New Jersey State Prison. Moreover, she would be required to serve nearly 13 years in prison before gaining parole eligibility.

Additionally, the plea agreement would require the suspect to register as a sex offender under Megan’s Law.

For additional information about this case, see NJ.com article entitled “Teacher Accused in Sex Assault of 6 Students Looks to Dismiss Some Charges.”

Irvington New Jersey Homicide InvestigationIrvington New Jersey police are investigating a fatal shooting on a township street.

According to authorities, the victim was shot and killed while he walked along the 900 block of Grove Street in Irvington, NJ. The shooting happened around 10:30 p.m.

The victim was immediately transported to Beth Israel Hospital in Newark, Jersey. Tragically, doctors were unable to save the victim; he was pronounced dead approximately half an hour after the shooting.

The victim was later identified by Irvington police as a 21-year-old local man.

The Irvington Police Department and the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office are currently investigating the shooting. Police have not yet identified a motive for the shooting or a suspect in the case.

If a suspect is eventually identified and apprehended, they would likely face significant criminal charges for homicide.

Murder is the most serious criminal offense in the NJ Criminal Code. As set forth by N.J.S.A. 2C:11-3, anyone who purposely or knowingly causes the death of another can be charged with a first degree criminal offense. Although first degree felonies typically carry a maximum sentence of 20 years in New Jersey State Prison, a conviction for first degree murder could lead to life imprisonment. Moreover, a first degree murder conviction would result in a mandatory minimum sentence of 30 years in state prison.

For additional information about this case, access NJ.com article entitled “1 Dead in Irvington Shooting, Authorities Say.”

Shooting at Newark NJ CookoutNewark New Jersey police are investigating a shooting that injured a local boy.

According to officials, the shooting happened at a cookout on the 800 block of South 17th Street in Newark, NJ. The boy suffered a gunshot wound in the head. Another man attending the cookout sustained a gunshot wound in the arm.

Both victims were transported via separate vehicles to University Hospital in Newark.

Despite the head injury, the boy survived and is now listed in stable condition. Thankfully, the boy was alert after getting medical treatment for his very serious injuries.

Investigators with the Newark Police Department said that they do not think the boy was targeted in the shooting.

Newark police are actively investigating the shooting. Police have yet to identify any suspects or make any arrests in the case.

If a suspect is eventually captured, they would be subject to significant penalties. As set forth by N.J.S.A. 2C:12-1(b), anyone causes bodily injury while using a deadly weapon can be charged with second degree aggravated assault. A conviction for second degree aggravated assault could lead to a sentence of 5-10 years in NJ State Prison.

Newark police have asked for the public’s assistance in identifying the shooting suspect. Anyone with information about the shooting should contact the Newark Police Department’s Crime Stoppers tip line at 877-NWK-TIPS or 877-NWK-GUNS.

For further information about this case, check out NJ.com article entitled “Boy Shot in Head, Man Shot in Arm at Newark Cookout.”