Man acquitted of killing woman shot to death in car in Burlington County
Read the article as reported by NJ.COM: Man acquitted of killing woman shot to death in car in Burlington County
Man acquitted of killing woman shot to death in car in Burlington County
Read the article as reported by NJ.COM: Man acquitted of killing woman shot to death in car in Burlington County
N.J. jury acquits 2 men in double murder.
Read the article as reported by NJ.COM: N.J. jury acquits 2 men in double murder. ‘Travesty of justice,’ lawyer says.
Read the article as reported in the The Jersey Vindicator: How local lawyers helped the feds expose civil rights violations by two notorious Trenton police crime units.
Criminal defense attorney Robin Lord successfully argued a case in which a Willingboro man who was held in pretrial detention for 4½ years was cleared of a murder charge. “We are grateful for the jury system that has returned Sam back to his family,” Lord said in a statement. Read the article about this case in the Courier Post Online.
A recent turn of events in the Eatontown murder trial in New Jersey has seen defendant Frederick Reed walk free mid-trial. This result came about unexpectedly to the prosecution and as a direct result of criminal defense attorney Robin Lord’s passionate and skilled representation of Mr. Reed. The case resulted in a plea bargain after the lead prosecutor was accused of withholding potentially exculpatory evidence from the defense.
Reed was initially facing severe charges, including murder, conspiracy to commit murder, and possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose. However, he ultimately pleaded guilty to a downgraded charge of conspiracy to commit manslaughter and was released from jail the same day.
The murder case involved Reed and his co-defendant, Perry Veney. Details emerged of the purchase of a black pickup truck, cell phone tracking, and witness testimonies, all of which painted a complex picture of the case. Reed’s guilty plea painted a different image of his role in the murder compared to the prosecution’s portrayal. The Frederick Reed case is a stark reminder of the importance of due process and fair trial in our justice system. It highlights the significant role that prosecutors and defense attorneys play and the profound impact their actions can have on the outcome of a trial.
As reported in the Asbury Park Press: Asbury Park Press-Defendant in Eatontown murder was freed midtrial. Here’s how the state’s case devolved.
In the complex and often opaque world of criminal justice, few voices carry as much weight and clarity as that of Robin Lord. As a distinguished criminal defense attorney, Lord’s insights into legal matters are both enlightening and profound. In a recent article by NJ.com, Robin’s perspective was sought regarding a federal investigation into a New Jersey police force. Lord’s expertise as a criminal defense attorney in New Jersey for over 30 years is instrumental in understanding the potential outcomes of this investigation. This article linked below offers a comprehensive look at the unfolding investigation, highlighting Lord’s expert commentary on the potential implications for law enforcement and the community at large.
Read, “What will feds investigating N.J. police force find,” @nj.com.
TRENTON — The parents of a teenager who died chasing a basketball into icy waters nearly two years ago filed a wrongful death lawsuit last week saying the tragedy should have been prevented, records show.
A New Jersey appeals court has affirmed the 2018 firing of a Trenton police officer terminated for pepper spraying a suspect inside a jail cell.
TRENTON — Cops used force on a 64-year-old grandfather with underlying medical conditions, and the subject died several weeks later in the intensive care unit, The Trentonian has learned.
TRENTON — Genesis Torres must feel like Trenton Police’s personal punching bag.