New Jersey Law Podcast

Season 1

Oct. 20, 2022

Bob Levant 🎙️ Iron Advocate Mindset

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 …

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Oct. 19, 2022

Darrow's Nightmare: The Forgotten Story of America's Most Famous Tria…

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 ...

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June 4, 2022

Jonathan Sharp pt2 🎧 Criminal Recidivism

Jonathan Sharp, Masters in Criminal Justice, Rowan University, draws on his personal experiences and extensive analytics research to discuss prisoner reentry, racial disparities in the prison system, and what needs to change.

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June 4, 2022

Jonathan Sharp pt1 🎧 Prisoner Re Entry

“Prisoner Reentry” refers to the transition of offenders from prisons or jails back into the community. Over 640,000 people are released from state and federal prisons each years, but more than half are unable to find jobs and more than …

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Nov. 29, 2021

Jim Leonard pt4 - an Edward P. Kozmor Story

Welcome to the final installment of our conversation with NJ attorney, James Leonard. In this episode he and Meg wrap up their reminiscing. This is a great conversation with a focus on the power of brevity & brilliance that ...

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June 20, 2020

p1 - What is Qualified Immunity? Can Police be Charged Criminally?

MEG'S EPISODE NOTES: Monday 6/15/2020 – US Supreme Court declined to hear 8 cases involving qualified immunity - – 7 of which involved police accused of excessive force / misconduct – 6 of the 7 involved plaintiff’s suing pol...

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June 19, 2020

p2 - What are your rights as a protestor?

MEG NOTES What rights do you have when you’re protesting?? If police aren’t accountable, how can you protect yourself from criminal charges or worse yet – physical harm? 1.Can you protest? Absolutely 2.Where can you protest? ...

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June 12, 2020

Post Pandemic Plan: COVID-19 NJ Judicial Orders - June 10th and 11th

COVID-19 NJ Courts 2020 Post-Pandemic Plan Transition from Phase 1 (Remote Operations) to Phase 2 (Limited On-site Presence and In-Person Court Events Meg is the former Chief Assistant Prosecutor for the County of Cape May, N...

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May 29, 2020

May 29 NJ Judicial Order - COVID19

Meg discusses the latest COVID19 related Judicial order from the Supreme Court of New Jersey. Don't forget to like / rate / subscribe, anywhere you listen to podcasts! - Or, visit https://NJCriminalPodcast.com YouTube: https:...

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May 18, 2020

New Jersey Courts Test Virtual Grand Jury Trials

MEGS NOTES -The New Jersey judicial system is effectively shut down until May 28th. -What are the criteria of prisoner release in NJ? -Covid-19 in New Jersey prisons and jails. -Due-process and a speedy trial. Don't forget to...

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May 6, 2020

Does COVID19 Qualify as Change of Circumstance in New Jersey

Covid-19 affecting Pre-trial Release in the New Jersey criminal justice system. Meg is the former Chief Assistant Prosecutor for the County of Cape May, New Jersey. She's spent the last two years as a criminal defense attorne...

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April 11, 2020

pt1 - NJ Executive Order COVID-19 Prisoner Release

👨‍⚖️Gov. Murphy executive order regarding prison release. 🚨 The DOC / Medical Review Panel will asses release on the following priorities: #1 - 60 yrs of age with compromised health 🚑 #2 - 60 yrs of age OR compromised health …

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April 10, 2020

p2 - NJ Executive Order COVID-19 Prisoner Release

👨‍⚖️NJ Gov. Murphy executive order regarding prison release. 🚨 The DOC / Medical Review Panel will asses release on the following priorities: #1 - 60 yrs of age with compromised health 🚑 #2 - 60 yrs of age OR compromised …

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April 1, 2020

p1 🚨 3.31.20 - NJ Legal System Shutdown & COVID19

MEGS NOTES -The New Jersey judicial system is effectively shut down until April 26th. Though, the date is most likely meaningless in terms of re-opening the courts. -What are the conflicts we are facing between problem solvi...

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March 30, 2020

p2 🚨 3.31.20 - NJ Legal System Shutdown & COVID19

MEGS NOTES -The New Jersey judicial system is effectively shut down until April 26th. Though, the date is most likely meaningless in terms of re-opening the courts. -What are the conflicts we are facing between problem solvi...

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