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New Jersey Supreme Court Upholds Public Defender’s Counsel in Deportation Case Despite Client’s Misrepresentation of Citizenship

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TRENTON, N.J. — The New Jersey Supreme Court ruled on Tuesday that a deportation following a guilty plea does not automatically indicate ineffective assistance of counsel, even when a public defender relies on a client’s false claim of U.S. citizenship. In a 5-2 decision, the state’s highest court overturned a prior ruling from a lower court which had determined that public defender Carol Wentworth failed in her duties by not investigating Juan C. Hernandez-Peralta’s immigration status prior to sentencing. Hernandez-Peralta had pleaded guilty in 2019 to charges of burglary and robbery, which subsequently led to … Read more

Judge Judy Revisits Landmark Court Cases in Riveting New Show ‘Justice on Trial’

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Los Angeles, California — Judge Judith Sheindlin, known for her no-nonsense approach to justice, is back with her new show, “Justice on Trial,” which debuted on Prime Video last week after a decade in development. The series revisits eight landmark cases from American legal history, allowing viewers to grapple with whether the outcomes delivered true justice. Among the notable cases examined is “Snyder v. Phelps,” which centers on Albert Snyder’s lawsuit against the Westboro Baptist Church. Snyder sued following the church’s infamous protest at his son Matthew’s military funeral, where demonstrators displayed signs with deeply … Read more

Legal Turmoil and Confusion Cloud Future for Pennsylvania’s NIOSH Workforce

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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania — Employees of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) in Pennsylvania are facing a challenging and uncertain future as they navigate ongoing lawsuits and mixed signals from the federal government regarding their employment status. Amidst concerns, many workers are increasingly worried about the implications these legal battles may have on their jobs and overall morale. The situation escalated when a group of employees took legal action against their employer, seeking clearer guidance and protections amid changes in federal leadership and policies. This backdrop of uncertainty has left many employees anxious … Read more

Colleton County Courts Set to Tackle High-Profile Cases in Upcoming General Sessions Jury Trial Week

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Walterboro, South Carolina — The Colleton County General Sessions jury trial docket is set to convene the week of July 28, 2025, as the local legal community prepares for a variety of criminal cases. The Fourteenth Circuit Solicitor’s Office has announced the schedule, highlighting the significance of these proceedings in the local judicial landscape. This upcoming session features a range of cases, underscoring the county’s commitment to addressing various criminal offenses. Jury trials often serve as a crucial mechanism for upholding justice, allowing community members to play a direct role in the judicial process. Throughout … Read more