Brother charged with murder
A Rutherford man, Uriel Adames-Gomez, was charged with murdering his brother. The incident took place at the beginning of October at their apartment. The defendant called 911 and told the dispatcher that he had stabbed his brother to death. It is not clear what transpired between the two. However, when police arrived they took the defendant into custody. Thereafter, they found his brother inside the apartment next to a large pool of what appeared to be blood. Alongside of the deceased was a large kitchen knife. The defendant was charged with murder and possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose.
Murder and Possession of a Weapon for Unlawful Purpose
A homicide charge is arguably the most serious charge a defendant can face. It’s a first degree crime, but unlike the usual first degree crimes that carry a maximum of twenty years in New Jersey state prison, it carries a maximum of life in prison. A possession of a weapon for unlawful purpose is a third degree crime. Although it is not as serious as a homicide charge, it still carries with it a maximum of five (5) years in New Jersey State Prison.
Bergen County Criminal Lawyers
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