Legal Question in Criminal Law in New Jersey

Computers seized

I was arrested on book makingcharges back in 2004, they seized computers and it was never listed on discover. Now state says they are taking info off computers this week after 2 years, and will be part of discovery. Is this allowed? Don't they have certain time to take info off computer. thank you


Asked on 11/27/06, 8:49 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Jef Henninger, Esq Law Offices of Jef Henninger, Esq.

Re: Computers seized

This just sounds like a crazy situation. They should have filed for forfeiture by now. While speedy trial is never really an issue in NJ, at this point I would suggest you file for one. More importantly, do you have a lawyer and what is he or she doing? I am really concerned that, one, this has been going on for two years, and two, you have to ask this question on this BBS.

I'd like to discuss this situation with you just so I know your case is being handled correctly. My initial consultations are always free and two of my major focus areas are gambling crime and computer crime (which includes evidence stored on a computer). Give me a call at 732/247/3340.

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Answered on 11/27/06, 9:44 pm
Gary Moore Gary Moore Attorney At Law

Re: Computers seized

The question is whether the computer

has been properly safeguarded so that

what was found thereon is not less or more or different from what was on the computer when it was seized.

Call me if you like.

Gary Moore, Esquire

Hackensack, New Jersey

www.garymooreattorneyatlaw.com

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Answered on 11/27/06, 11:41 pm


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