State of New Jersey v. V.S.: Aggravated Arson
In this criminal case, Mr. Rickards’ client, Ms. S. was charged with Second-Degree Aggravated Arson, Second-Degree Conspiracy, Third-Degree Conspiracy, Third-Degree Criminal Mischief, Fourth-Degree Unlawful Possession of a Weapon, as well as other crimes. Ms. S. was accused of being the driver of a car in which the passengers — a…
Read MoreState of New Jersey v. D.J.: Sexual Abuse of a Minor
D.J., a member of the Old Bridge School Board and the Old Bridge Police Department’s Community Emergency Response Team, was accused of luring and endangering the welfare of a child. Mr. J. was arrested after a ten-year-old girl reported to school authorities that he tried to lure her to an…
Read MoreThe Estate of R.G.: Wrongful Death
In this wrongful death civil case, the deceased, twenty-nine year-old R.G., was walking alongside Route 22 in East Brunswick, New Jersey, when a car struck and killed him as well as another pedestrian. The car later crashed through the parking lot of the Bridgewater Diner. Through Mr. Rickards’ advocacy, the…
Read MoreState of New Jersey v. X. S.: Murder
In this homicide case, Mr. Rickards’ client, in addition to two co-defendants, were accused of robbing a man, who was sitting on the steps of his apartment building about one mile from Rutgers University during the early morning hours, at knife point. The victim was stabbed with a “sharp object”…
Read More$1 Million Settlement for Sexual Assault
In this civil case against the State of New Jersey, Mr. Rickards, along with co-counsel Yan Rudikh, Esq. and Zlata Rudikh, Esq., represented the victim of a former probation officer. This officer previously pleaded guilty to sexual assault by extorting and threatening to send the client — Ms. V.M. —…
Read MoreState of New Jersey v. P.M.: Assisting Suicide
In this homicide case, Mr. Rickards’ client was charged with Second Degree Aiding Suicide, Obstruction of Law, and Tampering with Physical Evidence. Mr. M., a 79-year-old man, was accused of assisting his terminally ill wife to commit suicide with a firearm at their Parsippany, New Jersey home. The State alleged…
Read MoreK.L. v. State of New Jersey: Sexual Abuse of a Minor
In this civil case against the State of New Jersey, Mr. Rickards, along with co-counsel Yan Rudikh, Esq. and Zlata Rudikh, Esq., represented the fifteen-year-old child victim of a former female counselor at a Bergen County Special Services district school. For a period of one and one-half years, K.L. —…
Read MoreHave You Experienced Sexual Harassment In The Workplace?
Work should be a place of comfort and happiness as you pursue your life goals and seek to gain new knowledge. But that can change in an instant! Many women have reported being sexually harassed at their jobs, but they do not always speak out when they should. If you…
Read MoreFour Important Issues When Building a Strong Criminal Defense
When facing charges related to any type of crime in New Jersey, it is important to immediately get an experienced, aggressive criminal defense attorney on your side. Attempting to handle the matter yourself or delaying legal representation increases the odds of a conviction and the harsh penalties associated with it.…
Read MoreProhibitions Against Owning a Gun for Medical Marijuana Users
Changes in marijuana laws have swept through the country. For residents of New Jersey, it has been a rollercoaster ride. The medical marijuana program is a target of frequent legislation as more qualifying conditions are added or changed on a regular basis. Recreational use has been a hot topic lately,…
Read MorePicking the Right Person to Execute Your Will and Act as Power of Attorney
Having a valid will in place ensures your final wishes are conveyed regarding your property and assets. Powers of attorney (POA) ensure financial matters are attended to in the event you are incapacitated and unable to attend to them yourself. Both of these items are vitally important estate planning documents. …
Read MoreHow to Make Sharing Custody Easier for You and Your Child
When parents divorce, one of their primary concerns is the health and well-being of their children. Depending on the details surrounding the situation, the court is likely to require that the parents work together in sharing child custody. Disputes and disagreements between the parties often make doing so difficult and…
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