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NJ Criminal Podcast

Welcome to New Jersey's soapbox and megaphone for legal/lawyer/law-firm podcasting. Episodes are available by topic, guest, or chronology.

Recent Episodes

Murder of Jerod Draper in a Safe Place

May 19, 2023

Murder of Jerod Draper in a Safe Place

In 2018, Jerod Draper was pulled over while having a suicidal episode. His life ended shortly thereafter when a Guantanamo Bay trained nurse tortured Jarod Draper to death with a fifty-thousand volt Taser while strapped to a ...

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Jim Leonard pt4 ⛹️‍♂️ Where to Pivot Next?

February 09, 2023

Jim Leonard pt4 ⛹️‍♂️ Where to Pivot Next?

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 : http...

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Jim Leonard pt3 ⛹️‍♂️ Podcasting & Contraptions

February 09, 2023

Jim Leonard pt3 ⛹️‍♂️ Podcasting & Contraptions

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/cann...

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Jim Leonard pt2 ⛹️‍♂️ Run DMC, et al.

February 09, 2023

Jim Leonard pt2 ⛹️‍♂️ Run DMC, et al.

Welcome back to the part two in this conversation with attorney Jim Leonard, on the NJCriminalPodcast.com Hoerner Law: https://hoernerlaw.com Cannabis Legalization in NJ : https://www.njcriminalpodcast.com/category/cannabis-l...

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Jim Leonard pt1 ⛹️‍♂️ Pivoting

February 09, 2023

Jim Leonard pt1 ⛹️‍♂️ Pivoting

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 stand...

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Christian Barth pt3 🚷 Disturbing Revelations

January 15, 2023

Christian Barth pt3 🚷 Disturbing Revelations

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 Jer...

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Christian Barth pt2 🚷 A Tan Mustang

January 15, 2023

Christian Barth pt2 🚷 A Tan Mustang

Welcome to part-II in this conversation with Christian Barth , author of πŸ“— THE GARDEN STATE PARKWAY MURDERS: A COLD CASE MYSTERY. Christian Barth is a writer, attorney, and photographer originally from New Jersey. The Midwest...

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Christian Barth pt1 🚷 Garden State Parkway Murders A Cold Case Mystery

January 15, 2023

Christian Barth pt1 🚷 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 β€œa very recommended read for true crime aficionados." Generally reco...

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J. Wright Leonard πŸ–Ί Certified Document Examiner

November 22, 2022

J. Wright Leonard πŸ–Ί Certified Document Examiner

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 yea...

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The Tour - Tiffany Valiante Mystery βš–οΈ

November 08, 2022

The Tour - Tiffany Valiante Mystery βš–οΈ

Welcome to part-3, in this series on the death of Tiffany Valiante . βš–οΈ Attorney Paul D’Amato has taken hundreds of people on what he referred to as β€œThe Tour”, a ride-along of the three possible routes from Tiffany Valiante...

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What Happened To Tiffany Valiante's Clothes? βš–οΈ

November 08, 2022

What Happened To Tiffany Valiante's Clothes? βš–οΈ

In Part 2 of the Tiffany Valiante mystery, βš–οΈ 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 clot...

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The Day Tiffany Valiante Disappeared βš–οΈ

November 08, 2022

The Day Tiffany Valiante Disappeared βš–οΈ

Welcome back to the NJ Criminal Podcast, and part 1 in this series. βš–οΈ 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 h...

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2022 New Jersey Miranda Rights CLE Highlights

October 24, 2022

2022 New Jersey Miranda Rights CLE Highlights

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...

Bob Levant πŸŽ™οΈ Iron Advocate Mindset

October 20, 2022

Bob Levant πŸŽ™οΈ Iron Advocate Mindset

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,...

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Darrow's Nightmare: The Forgotten Story of America's Most Famous Trial Lawyer πŸ“–

October 19, 2022

Darrow's Nightmare: The Forgotten Story of America's Most Famous Trial Lawyer πŸ“–

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 ...

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Law Firm Podcasts πŸŽ™οΈ

October 14, 2022

Law Firm Podcasts πŸŽ™οΈ

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. (The NJCriminalPodcast.com website appears 1st page Google for "Lindbergh kidnapping podcast".)

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All About βš–οΈ Pre Trial Intervention in NJ

September 19, 2022

All About βš–οΈ Pre Trial Intervention in NJ

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 e...

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Chris Riggs πŸƒ NJ Cannabis Regulatory Commission

September 12, 2022

Chris Riggs πŸƒ NJ Cannabis Regulatory Commission

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 Commissi...

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Orlando Nieves πŸ‘¨β€βš–οΈ Office of the Federal Public Defender

September 06, 2022

Orlando Nieves πŸ‘¨β€βš–οΈ Office of the Federal Public Defender

On this episode of the NJ Criminal Podcast , we are joined by Orlando Nieves. πŸ’Ό Orlando is a criminal defense investigator with the Office of the Federal Public Defender - District of New Jersey. He has years of experience wo...

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Dr. Barry Logan pt2 πŸ‘¨β€βš•οΈ THC Impairment

August 28, 2022

Dr. Barry Logan pt2 πŸ‘¨β€βš•οΈ THC Impairment

Welcome back to part-two in this conversation with Dr. Barry Logan on the NJ Criminal Podcast. 🎧 This continues our NJ Cannabis Legalization podcast series. πŸ‘¨β€βš•οΈ Dr. Logan is Sr. Vice President of Forensic Sciences and Chief ...

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Dr. Barry Logan pt1 πŸ‘¨β€βš•οΈ Measuring Effects of THC

August 28, 2022

Dr. Barry Logan pt1 πŸ‘¨β€βš•οΈ Measuring Effects of THC

Welcome back to NJ Criminal Podcast. Meg continues her NJ Cannabis Legalization podcast series with Dr. Barry Logan. πŸ‘¨β€βš•οΈ Dr. Logan is Sr. Vice President of Forensic Sciences and Chief Scientist at National Medical Services L...

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Judge Lise Pearlman pt2 πŸ›©οΈ The Man Who Got Away

August 20, 2022

Judge Lise Pearlman pt2 πŸ›©οΈ The Man Who Got Away

Welcome back to the Lindbergh Kidnapping podcast series on NJ Criminal Podcast. This is the second part in Meg's conversation with Judge Lise Pearlman. Lise Pearlman is a retired judge, filmmaker, award-winning historian and ...

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Custom AI Episode Art for 100th Episode Jim Leonard

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2022 Ocean City, NJ Boardwalk & Downtown Merchant Table Sa…

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NJCRC Releases Cannabis Impairment Guidelines for New Jers…

Click here for recent NJ Criminal Podcast episode with NJ CRC legal counsel, Christopher Riggs.Β Β In a recent move to assist employers in the st…