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South Jersey Criminal Law Episodes

Join Attorney Lou Casadia for discussions about Criminal Defense Law in South Jersey.

And check out past episodes with criminal defense lawyers throughout New Jersey.
Aug. 18, 2025

AI Definitions and Implications with David Helmer

In this conversation, David Helmer, founder of NTTW Consulting, discusses the complexities and implications of artificial intelligence (AI) with host Louis Casadia.

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July 11, 2025

Tiffany Valiante Lawsuit Press Conference

The suit challenges the official determination that Tiffany's 2015 death was a suicide and asserts that key evidence was overlooked, mishandled, or withheld.

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July 6, 2025

Ken Good on Catch and Release in NJ

Ken W. Good is a Texas attorney specializing in bail law.

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Feb. 26, 2025

Immigration Law & New Jersey's Well Intended Clusterf#ck

Host Lou Casadia welcomes Immigration Attorney, Derek DeCosmo to the NJ Criminal Podcast.

This conversation digs into the complexities of current U.S. immigration policy, tracing that evolution from the 1980s to the present day.

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Feb. 21, 2025

Use of Deadly Force with Glenn Garrels

In this episode of the New Jersey Criminal Podcast, Glenn 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.

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Feb. 14, 2025

Eastbound Strangler Atlantic City Serial Killer with James Leonard

Jim shares his firsthand insights into the case, detailing the tragic discovery of four women's bodies and the challenges investigators faced, including witness credibility and the evolving role of modern technology in criminal investigations. Leonard recounts his initial impression of the suspect, the impact of media involvement, and the key turning points, such as the 'Riverman' connection and DNA evidence.

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April 28, 2024

Colonel Stephen Patrick Reflects on a Career in Law

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.

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Aug. 11, 2023

Crimes in Jersey City and Estates in Red Bank 🏙️ with Michael Warshaw

Michael began his career clerking at the courthouse in Hudson County.

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Jan. 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 “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 Murders: A Cold Case Odyssey, published by WildBlue Press.

Christian Barth: https://christ…

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Oct. 14, 2022

Law Firm Podcasts 🎙️

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 kidnappi…

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Sept. 6, 2022

Orlando Nieves 👨‍⚖️ Office of the Federal Public Defender

On this episode of the NJ Criminal Podcast, we are joined by Orlando Nieves. 💼 Orlando is a criminal defense investigator with the Office of the Federal Public Defender - District of New Jersey. He has years of experience working in the criminal justice system and is an expert on civil rights and the presumption of innocence. In this interview, he discusses these concepts in depth and offers his insights on how they play out in practice.

Hoerner Law: https://hoernerlaw.com

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July 27, 2022

Chief Chris Leusner 🚨 Should Police Be Allowed to Use Cannabis?

🎧 The NJ Cannabis Legalization Series continues on the NJ Criminal Podcast. Meg is joined by Middle Township Police Chief, Christopher Leusner, to discuss the use of cannabis by off-duty police. 🍃

Chief Leusner began his career in law enforcement in 1997 and was promoted to Chief in 2009.
A graduate of Middle Township High School, Gloucester County College, and Saint Leo University, he holds a Master's Degree in Administrative Science and a Certificate in Law and Public Safet…

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July 10, 2022

Rob Mejia pt3 👨🏽‍🏫 NJ Cannabis Legalization

Welcome back to the 3rd and final segment in this series with Rob Mejia. 🖊️ Rob is an Adjunct Professor of Stockton University's Cannabis Studies Department 🍃 He and Meg continue their discussion about cannabis education at Stockton, and the Garden State CannaCollective.

Stockton University: https://stockton.edu/general-studies/cannabis-studies.html

Hoerner Law: https://hoernerlaw.com

Start a Podcast: https://nichepodcast.net

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July 10, 2022

Rob Mejia pt2 👨🏽‍🏫 Cannabis Social Justice

Welcome back to part II in this series with Rob Mejia. 🖊️ Rob is an Adjunct Professor of Stockton University's Cannabis Studies Department 🍃 He and Meg continue the discussion about cannabis education.

Stockton University: https://stockton.edu/general-studies/cannabis-studies.html
Hoerner Law: https://hoernerlaw.com
Start a Podcast: https://nichepodcast.net

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July 10, 2022

Rob Mejia pt1 👨🏽‍🏫 Cannabis Studies at Stockton University

Rob Mejia, Adjunct Professor of Stockton University's Cannabis Studies Department 🍃 speaks with Meg about the importance of Cannabis education.

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July 10, 2022

Bill Caruso pt3 🚀 NJ CannaBusiness Association

Welcome to part III in our series on Cannabis Law in New Jersey, Meg speaks with Bill Caruso. ⚖️ Bill is a partner at Archer Law and leads their Cannabis Law Group.

He is also a founding member of the New Jersey United for Marijuana Reform steering committee, the general counsel for the New Jersey CannaBusiness Association, and is part of a select group of attorneys chosen to advise the State of New Jersey on the intricacies of marijuana legalization, taxation, and regulation.

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July 10, 2022

Bill Caruso pt2 🚀 NJ Cannabis Regulatory Commission

Welcome to part II in our series on Cannabis Law in New Jersey, Meg speaks with Bill Caruso. ⚖️ Bill is a partner at Archer Law and leads their Cannabis Law Group.

He is also a founding member of the New Jersey United for Marijuana Reform steering committee, the general counsel for the New Jersey CannaBusiness Association, and is part of a select group of attorneys chosen to advise the State of New Jersey on the intricacies of marijuana legalization, taxation, and regulation.

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July 10, 2022

Bill Caruso pt1 🚀 NJ Cannabis Legalization

In this first interview in our series on Cannabis Law in New Jersey, Meg speaks with Bill Caruso. ⚖️ Bill is a partner at Archer Law and leads their Cannabis Law Group.

He is also a founding member of the New Jersey United for Marijuana Reform steering committee, the general counsel for the New Jersey CannaBusiness Association, and is part of a select group of attorneys chosen to advise the State of New Jersey on the intricacies of marijuana legalization, taxation, and regulation.

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July 3, 2022

Tim Alexander pt3 👮🏽 A Cops Take on Police Reform

Join us for the 3rd, and final part, 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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July 3, 2022

Tim Alexander pt2 👮🏽 From Cop to Law School

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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July 3, 2022

Tim Alexander pt1 👮🏽 From Racially Profiled to Policing

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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June 20, 2022

Rich McHale pt4 🕵🏽 Where is Mark Himebaugh

"Where is Mark?"
In the final episode, Rich describes continued investigative efforts over the past 30 years to find Mark Himebaugh. 🚓

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's Office, the Middle Township Police Department or your local law enforcement agency.

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June 20, 2022

Rich McHale pt3 🕵🏽 Missing or Abducted

"Missing Boy or Abducted Boy?"
In episode 3, Rich shares when the investigation shifted from a missing boy to a likely abduction, 🚨 and describes several early suspects.

🚓 Rich began working the case in 1996 and remains committed to this day to finding Mark, having recently written the book, "Where is Mark?"
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June 20, 2022

Rich McHale pt2 🕵🏽 Re-Tracing Mark's Steps After the Fire

"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&#…

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