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What Is First Degree Manslaughter?

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A report from Statista shows that in 2023, the crime clearance rate in the U.S. was highest for murder and non-negligent manslaughter charges, with around 57.8% of murders being solved by investigators and about 46.1% of aggravated assaults being cleared in that year.

When it comes to killing, legal systems use different terms to categorize the severity, intent, and circumstances surrounding the act. The most common terms are manslaughter and murder.

Some people may believe that someone is guilty of first-degree manslaughter if they killed someone or hurt someone else without meaning to. These conditions differ from cold-blooded murder in that they typically occur during times of intense emotion or anger. 

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Ridgewood High School ’78 Grad Killed in Tragic Christmas Incident

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Ridgewood NJ, a devastating incident unfolded in Charlotte, NC, during the holiday season, resulting in the tragic death of a family member and the arrest of another. On December 23, 2024, Daniel Sansone, 29, was arrested in connection with the murder of his relative, Edward Sansone, 65, a 1978 graduate of Ridgewood High School. The events occurred just days before Christmas, casting a somber shadow over the season.

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Man Gets 35 Years Bergen Town Center Mall Fatal Beauty Store Stabbing

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Maywood NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the sentencing term handed down in Bergen County Superior Court against AUGUSTO PEREZ of North Bergen, NJ in connection with the 2021 stabbing death of Omar Cruz.

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The Legal Landscape of Capital Murder: Key Facts You Should Know

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Capital murder is one of the gravest criminal charges a person can face, and it comes with serious legal ramifications. While the specifics of capital murder laws can vary between jurisdictions, certain principles and legal procedures remain consistent. Understanding these fundamentals is crucial, especially for those studying law, dealing with the criminal justice system, or interested in the broader implications of such a serious offense. This blog post will outline key facts about capital murder, including its definition, the associated legal process, penalties, and the significant ethical debates surrounding it.

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Wood-Ridge Man Sentenced to Life for Brutal 2012 Murder of Real Estate Agent

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Wood-Ridge NJ, in a harrowing case that has spanned over a decade, Daniel Rochat, a resident of Wood-Ridge, has been sentenced to life in prison for the 2012 murder of East Rutherford real estate agent Barbara Vernieri. This sentencing marks the culmination of a long legal journey, including a previous conviction overturned by an appellate court in 2022 and a re-conviction in April.

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New Study: Almost Every Government Intervention in Response to COVID Was Wrong

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Trenton NJ, State Senator Joe Pennacchio released his review of the administration’s report of the Covid pandemic and the State’s response. The report commissioned by Governor Murphy was compiled by the Law Firm of Montgomery McCracken at a cost of $9 million to the State’s taxpayers.

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Son Faces Charges in Morris County Christmas Eve Killing Father

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Boonton Township NJ, on Christmas Eve, a Boonton Township man faces charges in connection with the killing of his father, as announced by Morris County’s prosecutor and Boonton Township police on Monday.

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FRANKLIN LAKES MAN CHARGED WITH MURDER AND UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF A WEAPON

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Franklin Lakes NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of DAVID ALLEN HAGAL (DOB: 03/14/1963; unemployed) of 552 Haddon Place, Franklin Lakes, NJ, on charges of murder, possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, and unlawful possession of a weapon. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Jason Love and the Franklin Lakes Police Department under the direction of Officer in Charge Captain Mark McCombs.

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2011 Killer of Teaneck Man Gets Life in Prison

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Teaneck NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced that on November 3, 2023, SUI KAM “TONY” TUNG of New York City, NY was sentenced to life in New Jersey State Prison after being convicted of murder, aggravated arson, desecration of human remains, hindering apprehension, tampering with evidence, unlawful possession of a firearm, possession of a firearm for an unlawful purpose, and stalking in connection with the death of Robert Cantor in March 2011.

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Englewood Killer Gets Life For Shooting Rapper, Then Left Burned Body In an SUV in Paramus

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Englewood NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced that on September 15, 2023, RANDY MANNING formerly of Englewood, NJ was sentenced to a term of life imprisonment in New Jersey State Prison after being convicted of murder, arson, desecration of human remains, and weapons offenses in connection with the death of Rhian Stoute in August 2011.

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East Rutherford Man Gets 55 years for Murder, Kidnapping

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East Rutherford NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced that on April 19, 2023, FRANCIS TATTOLI of East Rutherford, NJ was sentenced to 55 years in New Jersey State Prison after being convicted of murder, kidnapping, and felony murder in connection with the death of Monet Thomas in December 2016.

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North Bergen Man Convicted of Murder During an Armed Robbery at Fairview Home

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Fairview NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the conviction of DAVID MARTINEZ of North Bergen, NJ for his involvement in an armed robbery that resulted in the death of David Duque Soto in Fairview, NJ on June 29, 2019.  On March 13, 2023, following a four-week jury trial before the Honorable Margaret M. Foti, P.J.Cr., in Bergen County Superior Court, MARTINEZ was convicted of conspiracy to commit armed robbery, armed robbery, felony murder, unlawful possession of a weapon, and possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose.  The jury acquitted MARTINEZ of two other weapons offenses.

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North Bergen Construction Worker Charged with murder, hindering apprehension, possession of weapon, conspiracy , perjury, and tampering with evidence

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North Bergen NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of DYLAN E. RODRIGUEZ (DOB: 4/5/2001; single; construction worker) of 31 74th Street, North Bergen, NJ on charges of felony murder, hindering apprehension, possession of weapon for unlawful purpose, and conspiracy to commit, perjury, and tampering with evidence. The arrest is the result of an investigation by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Jason Love, which is a continuing investigation of the murder of David Duque-Soto which occurred in Fairview on June 29, 2019.

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Connecticut Man Admits Role in New Jersey-based Democratic Political Consultant Funded Murder for Hire Scheme

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Trenton NJ, a Connecticut man today admitted his role in a murder for hire scheme in which a New Jersey-based Democratic political consultant paid him and another man to kill a longtime associate, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

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CONGRESSMAN VAN DREW JOINS COLLEAGUES IN CO-SPONSORING THE CRUCIAL COMMUNISM TEACHING ACT

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 Washington DC, Congressman Van Drew attended a press conference with his fellow colleagues announcing his support for the Crucial Communism Teaching Act. Congresswoman Maria Salazar (R-FL) is leading this critical effort in teaching our young people the evils of communism.

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