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This NJCP features Jessica Frisina, a Rutgers Law professor and former public defender, explaining the US Supreme Court's opinion in Villa Real v. Texas . She joins Meg McCormick Hoerner to outline the implications of the case on attorney ethics, conferral orders, and the balance between effective defense and truthful testimony . key topics Supreme Court's opinion in Villa Real v Texas Conferral…
Howard Dubner and Larry Czaplewski of Gann Law Books join host Meg McCormick Hoerner on the NJ Criminal Podcast to discuss the history of New Jersey legal publishing, the evolution of legal research, and the challenges of maintaining authoritative legal commentary in the age of AI. Founded in Newark in 1936, Gann Law Books has become one of the most recognized legal publishing organizations…
Across New Jersey, small black boxes are appearing on poles at neighborhood entrances, intersections, and commercial corridors. They’re marketed as Flock Safety cameras – a “smart” tool to deter crime, recover stolen cars, and help police respond faster. Local officials repeat the vendor’s talking points: automatic license plate readers, privacy by design, 30‑day data retention, “we own the data,…
The New Jersey Supreme Court rarely reverses a conviction on cumulative error alone—but that’s exactly what happened in State v. Gerald W. Butler . Assistant NJ Deputy Public Defender Alison Gifford, who argued Butler on appeal, joins Former NJ prosecutor and Certified Criminal Trial Attorney Meg McCormick Hoerner to explain how pop‑culture analogies, “background” gun‑violence testimony, and…
AI is already deciding which lawyers show up as the authority when scared consumers search “what happens if I was just arrested in New Jersey?”—long before they ever click on a website. In this episode, former NJ prosecutor and NJ Supreme Court Certified Criminal Trial Attorney Meg McCormick Hoerner talks with Tom Ritter of Jornio.com about how Google’s AI summaries and LLMs are changing the…
Immigration attorney Derek DeCosmo discusses the current state of immigration law, highlighting significant challenges such as visa processing halts, the reevaluation of asylum cases, and the elimination of bail for immigrants. He emphasizes the impact of political influence on immigration judges and the tactics used by ICE, which have led to community unrest. The conversation also touches on the…
This episode digs into the infamous Lindbergh kidnapping trial of Richard "Bruno" Hauptmann, exploring the ethical failures of prosecutor David J Wilentz, media influence, and questionable evidence that characterized the case. Tom critiques the Wilentz, the NJ State Police, and prosecution's methods, and highlights the lessons learned in modern legal practices. This example of prosecutorial…
Tom goes deep into the systemic issues surrounding human trafficking, particularly focusing on the recent revelations from Ghislaine Maxwell's testimony and the connections to high-profile individuals, including financial institutions and political figures. He highlights the alarming statistics of child trafficking in America, the role of banks in facilitating these crimes, and the ongoing…
Tom the producer offers a disgusted pontification on the growing interest in conspiracy theories and what's driving people's engagement with controversial topics. He discusses the shift in public perception regarding narratives presented by traditional media, particularly in the context of significant events like 9/11 and the COVID-19 pandemic. Tom emphasizes the importance of questioning…
This is getting uncomfortable. Tom The Producer taps a call with attorney Meg McCormick Horner, discussing various topics including the Epstein case, 9/11, and upcoming coverage. Full Epstein Coverage: https://youtu.be/q6L6w3rKCPs?si=_UhZpw5w3Hi-jNAb The episode delves into conspiracy theories surrounding 9/11, the implications of Epstein's legal troubles, and the challenges of content creation in…
