NJ Criminal Podcast

South Jersey Criminal Lawyer Lou Casadia ( https://lacelaw.com ) is joined by Use of Force Expert, Glenn Garrels. In this episode of the New Jersey Criminal Podcast, Mr. Garrels shares insights from his extensive career in law enforcement, particularly focusing on his time in major crimes and the complexities surrounding officer-involved shootings. He discusses the rigorous standards for use of fo...

Join host and South Jersey Criminal Lawyer Louis Casadia for your favorite NJ law podcast. ( More about Louis at https://lacelaw.com ) In this episode attorney Jim Leonard returns to share insights into the Eastbound Strangler / Atlantic City serial Killer investigation, the challenges faced, and the importance of focusing on the victims' stories. Leonard reflects on the evolving nature of cri...

This is a bonus Memorial Day episode of the NJ Criminal Podcast, featuring a segment from the Atlantic County based, Mighty MERP podcast . Host Melissa Rosenblum welcomes veterans advocate Thomas Roughneen for a discussion about Veterans Diversionary Programs in NJ . (Full MERP podcast discussion here: https://www.mightymerp.com/veterans-diversionary-programs-nj-thomas-roughneen /) The conversatio...

Colonel Steven Patrick, a retired attorney and former military officer, discusses his career in law and the changes he has witnessed over the past 58 years. He graduated from law school in 1965 and began practicing law in South Jersey. He shares his experiences in the military, including his time in Germany and his service in the National Guard. Colonel Patrick also talks about his transition to c...

We welcome civil trial attorney Michael Warshaw to the NJ Criminal Podcast. Michael began his career clerking at the courthouse in Hudson County. 🏙️ Today he continues to practice civil litigation with Zagar Fuchs, in Red Bank, NJ. Video Episode Page: https://njcriminalpodcast.com/zagar-fuchs-michael-warshaw Selfie Background Check: https://selfiebackgroundcheck.com Zagar Fuchs: https://zagerfuchs...

Once again, we welcome Pinellas County (FL) Sheriffs Detective, Chris Lyons, to the NJ Criminal Podcast . Chris joins us to discuss the role of genetic-genealogy in DNA investigations . Chris is also a founder and Board Treasurer at the Florida Investigators Network. Video Episode Page: https://njcriminalpodcast.com/genetic-genealogy Florida Investigators Network: ⁠https://fininc.org ⁠ Selfie Back...

We welcome Pinellas County (FL) Sheriffs Detective, Chris Lyons, to the NJ Criminal Podcast. Chris joins us to discuss his role in the exoneration of Tom Sawyer in the 1986 murder of Janet Staschak. This is a cold case that he was handed almost two decades after it occurred. Chris is also a founder and Board Treasurer at the Florida Investigators Network . Video Episode Page : https://njcriminalpo...

In 2018, a Guantanamo Bay trained nurse tortured Jarod Draper to death with a fifty-thousand volt Taser while he strapped to a steel chair in Harrison County Jail in Indiana. Any reasonable person who watches Safe Place knows they've witnessed a crime. Please help bring attention via Change.org petition ⁠https://www.change.org/p/justice-for-jarod-draper Larry Wilder is fighting for justice in...

Welcome back to the NJCriminalPodcast.com - This episode features the return of attorney Jim Leonard for a conversation about pivoting in life and career. Hoerner Law: https://hoernerlaw.com Cannabis Legalization in NJ : https://www.njcriminalpodcast.com/category/cannabis-legalization-nj/ Lindbergh Kidnapping Trial :   https://www.njcriminalpodcast.com/category/lindbergh-kidnapping/ Lindbergh...

Welcome back to the NJCriminalPodcast.com - This is the third episode in this series with attorney Jim Leonard.   Hoerner Law: https://hoernerlaw.com Cannabis Legalization in NJ : https://www.njcriminalpodcast.com/category/cannabis-legalization-nj/ Lindbergh Kidnapping Trial :   https://www.njcriminalpodcast.com/category/lindbergh-kidnapping/ Lindbergh Kidnapping Blog Posts : https://www...

Welcome back to the part two in this conversation with attorney Jim Leonard, on the NJCriminalPodcast.com   Custom episode art: Painting of a businessman standing in the middle of a bustling city street. The sun is either setting or rising, casting orange hues on the surroundings. Emphasize new beginnings and career pivots. Capture his hopefulness through composition and use of natural lighti...

Welcome back to episode #100 on the NJCriminalPodcast.com - This episode features the return of attorney Jim Leonard for a conversation about pivoting in life and career.  100th episode artwork: Painting of a businessman standing in the middle of a bustling city street. The sun is either setting or rising, casting orange hues on the surroundings. Emphasize new beginnings and career pivots. Ca...

Join us for the 3rd and final segment in this conversation with Christian Barth, author of The Garden State Parkway Murders: A Cold Case Mystery.  Christian Barth is a writer, attorney, and photographer originally from New Jersey. The Midwest Book Review lauded his first book, The Origins of Infamy, as “a very recommended read for true crime aficionados." Generally recognized as the foremost...

Welcome to part-II in this conversation with Christian Barth , author of 📗 THE GARDEN STATE PARKWAY MURDERS: A COLD CASE MYSTERY.  Christian Barth is a writer, attorney, and photographer originally from New Jersey. The Midwest Book Review lauded his first book, The Origins of Infamy, as “a very recommended read for true crime aficionados." Generally recognized as the foremost civilian author...

Christian Barth is a writer, attorney, and photographer originally from New Jersey.  The Midwest Book Review lauded his first book, The Origins of Infamy, as “a very recommended read for true crime aficionados."  Generally recognized as the foremost civilian authority on the 1969 Garden State Parkway murders, he resides in Connecticut. We discuss his book, The Garden State Parkway Murder...

Certified document examiner J. Wright Leonard joins Meg McCormick Hoerner on your favorite NJ Law Podcast 🎧 She'll discuss the importance of certified handwriting examiners in court proceedings. J. Wright has more than 30 years of experience testifying as an expert witness in federal, state, and local courts across the United States.  She is a certified document examiner (CDE) with the Natio...

Welcome to  part-3, in this series on the death of Tiffany Valiante . ⚖️ Attorney Paul D’Amato has taken hundreds of people on what he referred to as “The Tour”, a ride-along of the three possible routes from Tiffany Valiante ’s house to the point of impact.  In this episode, you will listen in as Paul takes Meg on The Tour. Hoerner Law: https://hoernerlaw.com What Happened to Tiffa...

In Part 2 of the Tiffany Valiante mystery, ⚖️ attorney Paul D’Amato And Meg discuss, in detail, the clothing that Tiffany Valiante was wearing on the night in question.  We'll cover items that were found at the scene, and clothes and items that were found in the days, weeks and months to follow.  In addition, we'll discuss the autopsy, the results of the train’s black box, and statements...

Welcome back to the NJ Criminal Podcast. ⚖️ Attorney Paul D’Amato describes in detail what happened on July 12, 2015, the day that Tiffany Valiante was struck and killed by a NJ Transit train near her home in Mays Landing, NJ .  Paul shares that the Valiante family has maintained all along that Tiffany Valiante did not commit suicide on July 12, 2015.  Meg and Paul then trace the path th...

Welcome back to NJ Criminal Podcast for the highlights of a recent CLE about Miranda rights in New Jersey .  Meg is joined by attorney, Melissa Rosenblum, of the Mighty MERP Podcast. Hoerner Law: https://hoernerlaw.com Mighty MERP : https://MightyMERP.com  Cannabis Legalization in NJ : https://www.njcriminalpodcast.com/category/cannabis-legalization-nj/ Lindbergh Kidnapping Trial : &nbsp...

In this episode of the NJ Criminal Podcast Meg welcomes Bob Levant to New Jersey's favorite lawyer, law, and true crime podcast .  Bob Levant knows what it takes to win in court. As a successful trial lawyer for over 25 years, he has won cases in some of the most high-profile courtrooms in the country. But Bob's success doesn't stop at the courthouse steps. He has also applied his winning str...

Nelson C. Johnson is an author, former judge, lawyer, and historian, best known for his 2002 New York Times bestseller, Boardwalk Empire.  His book served as the basis for the popular and Emmy Award-winning HBO crime drama TV series , Boardwalk Empire.  The Honorable Nelson C. Johnson, J.S.C.(Ret.) practiced law for 31 years prior to being appointed to the New Jersey Superior Court (Mart...

Meg is joined by her producer, Tom, for a behind the scenes discussion about business (legal) podcasting.  At the time of this episode publication, the NJ Criminal Podcast dominates search results for all "NJ + Law + Podcast" topics.    Recent series, such as the Lindbergh Kidnapping podcast episodes , have broadened the overall visibility & SEO, with "true-crime" keywords. &nbs...

Welcome back to NJ's favorite Criminal Law Podcast with Meg McCormick Hoerner.   This is a quick-info segment about pre-trial intervention in New Jersey.  (PTI)  If you have been charged with a crime in New Jersey, you may be eligible for pre-trial intervention. PTI is a program that allows certain offenders to avoid criminal prosecution by completing a period of probation.  In...

Welcome back to the Cannabis Legalization podcast series on NJ Criminal Podcast.  Meg welcomes Christopher Riggs to discuss weed business in NJ.  Christoper is the chief counsel for the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission . ⚖️ His prior duties include assistant section chief of the New Jersey Health and Human Services Department. There, he piloted the agency and the state's Departm...