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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.
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.
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.
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 conversation discusses the effectiveness of the Veterans Diversionary Program (VDP) in New Jer…
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.
Once again, we welcome Pinellas County (FL) Sheriffs Detective, Chris Lyons, to the NJ Criminal Podcast.
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 steel chair in Harrison County Jail, in Indiana.
Please help bring attention via Change.org petition https://www.change.org/p/justice-for-jarod-draper
Larry Wilder is fighting for justice in the jailhouse murder of Jerod Draper. In October, 2023, the statute of…
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://njcriminalpodcast.com/tom-sawyer-janet-staschak
Florida Investigators Netwo…
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 civilian authority on the 1969 Garden State Parkway murders, he resides in Connecti…
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 authority on the 1969 Garden State Parkway murders, he resides in Connecticut. We disc…
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…
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…
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 Tiffany Valiente: https://www.njcriminalpodcast.com/category/tiffany-valiante-netflix/
C…
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 overheard by a Wawa employee - that Tiffany may have the victim of foul play.
Hoerner …
Welcome back to the NJ Criminal Podcast, and part 1 in this series. ⚖️ 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 that Tiffany traveled the night she died, as indicated by the bloodhound.
Ho…
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: https://www.njcriminalpodcast.com/category/lindbergh-kidnapping/
Lindbergh Kidnapp…
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…
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…
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 this blog post, we will discuss eligibility requirements and the benefits of participating in PTI.
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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 Department of Health through the novel legal issues that arose during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Now, as ch…
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
Ca…
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. 👨⚕️ Dr. Logan is Sr. Vice President of Forensic Sciences and Chief Scientist at National Medical Services Labs. At NMS Labs he leads a team of forensic toxicologists and certifying scientists and is the laboratory director for NMS Criminalistics Laboratories in Pennsylvania, Texas, and North Carolina.
He is also Executive Dir…