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New Jersey Supreme Court’s unanimous decision in State v. Gerald W. Butler (A‑47‑24, decided February 25, 2026). This long-form discussion provides an experienced, practitioner-level look at how multiple trial errors—none individually reversible—combined to deprive a defendant of a fair trial under New Jersey law.
Lou gets the story on the Karen Read verdict and trial from repeat guest, Chris Lyons.
Lindsay emphasizes the need for open communication with children regarding online safety and the legal implications of sharing intimate content.
Ken W. Good is a Texas attorney specializing in bail law.
This discussion with Evan Nappen and Louis Casadia highlights the subjective criteria used in permit denials and the potential for abuse within the legal system, as well as the ongoing debate surrounding gun registration and ownership rights.
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.
Michael began his career clerking at the courthouse in Hudson County.
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 American Board of Forensic Examiners and is also qualified as an expert in questioned d…
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 strategies to the business world, helping entrepreneurs and business owners achieve…
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 (Martindale-Hubbell lawyer rating: “A-V”).
During his first eight years on the bench, Judge Joh…
Welcome back to part two in this NJ legal podcast series.🚨 Meg is joined by Retired Detective Captain and NJ 2nd Congressional District Candidate Tim Alexander. 🎧
Tim shares how he was racially profiled and shot at by cops, then he became one. 👮🏽
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"Tracing Mark's Steps After the Fire"
Welcome back for segment 2, in this series with Richard McHale. Rich details the initial investigation where - without surveillance - police tried to trace Mark's steps after he left the fire.🚓 Rich began working the case in 1996 and remains committed to this day to finding Mark, having recently written the book, "Where is Mark?" If anyone has any information about the case, please contact the Cape May County Prosecutor&#…
Join us for this fourth, and final episode in our podcast series with Bucks County District Attorney Matt Weintraub 🎙️ Matt speaks with Meg about the path that led him to be a career prosecutor, and the unique role of a prosecutor in seeking justice. In addition to discussing the programs he is spearheading in Bucks County, PA., Matt also shares some war stories and challenges young lawyers to "dare and dare greatly." ⚖️
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Join us for part III in this series with Bucks County District Attorney 🎙️ Matt Weintraub
Welcome back to part II in this series with Bucks County District Attorney, Matt Weintraub 🎙️ He and Meg chat about the path that led him to be a career prosecutor, and the unique role of a prosecutor in seeking justice.
The NJ Criminal podcast welcomes Bucks County District Attorney Matt Weintraub 🎙️ Matt speaks with Meg about the path that led him to be a career prosecutor, and the unique role of a prosecutor in seeking justice.
Welcome back to the final segment, in this 3-part series. Meg is joined by well-known and well-respected Use of Force Expert, Glenn Garrels.
Glenn breaks down the recently-issued NJ Attorney General Directive on Use of Force - the first revision to NJ's Use of Force Policy in two decades.
Glenn has been a member of the NJSP for over twenty years, and is now providing consultation and expert testimony on Use of Force encounters in criminal, civil, and administrative heari…
Welcome back to part-2, in this 3-part series. Meg is joined by well-known and well-respected Use of Force Expert, Glenn Garrels.
Glenn breaks down the recently-issued NJ Attorney General Directive on Use of Force - the first revision to NJ's Use of Force Policy in two decades.
Glenn has been a member of the NJSP for over twenty years, and is now providing consultation and expert testimony on Use of Force encounters in criminal, civil, and administrative hearings through…
In this 3-part series, well-known and well-respected Use of Force Expert, Glenn Garrels, breaks down the recently-issued NJ Attorney General Directive on Use of Force - the first revision to NJ's Use of Force Policy in two decades.
Glenn has been a member of the NJSP for over twenty years, and is now providing consultation and expert testimony on Use of Force encounters in criminal, civil, and administrative hearings through his consulting firm, Force Analysis, LLC.
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Welcome to the final installment of our conversation with NJ attorney, James Leonard. In this episode he and Meg wrap up their reminiscing. This is a great conversation with a focus on the power of brevity & brilliance that emerges after years of courtroom experience. If you don't know attorney, Edward P. Kozmor, sit back and enjoy a gentleman's war-story. A story time has aged like a fine wine, kinda like Ed.
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Welcome to the 3rd installment in our conversation with Jim Leonard. While the scope of Mr. Leonard’s practice and his reputation have evolved significantly, the primary focus is, and always will be, aggressive criminal defense litigation throughout the State of New Jersey.
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Welcome to the final episode in our series with Jerry A. Lewis. He holds a Masters Degree in Education from Seton Hall University and as an adjunct professor at Sussex County Community College he developed a course on Criminal Investigation. He has been an adjunct professor at Northwestern University where he presented his four-day Tactical Interviewing Program. During the past thirty-eight years he has trained more than 30,000 law enforcement officials in the art of interrogation.
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Meg continues her chat with Jerry A. Lewis. He is a certified police instructor and has lectured on Interviewing for numerous police academies, the New Jersey Division of Criminal Justice, the Drug Enforcement Administration, MAGLOCLEN, the New Jersey Polygraphists, Fish and Game, United States Probation and Parole, New Jersey Dept. of Corrections, the Chicago Police Department, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, the Ontario Provincial Police, and the Canadian Association of Police Polygraph…
In part four of the series, Meg continues the conversation with Jerry Lewis, an expert in Statement Analysis. He has been teaching Statement Analysis since 1984 and regularly consults with other law enforcement agencies on serious and complex investigations. He has conducted interviews for every type of crime and has elicited more than 50 murder confessions. Due to his success in obtaining confessions, in 1988 he developed an Interview and Interrogation Course, which is still being offered b…