NJ.com Quotes Alissa D. Hascup on Double-Murder Case and Juvenile Waiver Framework

Criminal Practice Group partner and former Morris County Assistant Prosecutor Alissa D. Hascup provided commentary to NJ.com in “Will Cranford double murder suspect be tried as an adult? It may take months to find out,” published on December 15.

Hascup, who is recognized by the New Jersey Supreme Court as a Certified Criminal Trial Attorney, shared her perspective on the legal standards that determine whether the 17-year-old accused in a Cranford double-murder case may be tried as an adult. She explained how New Jersey’s juvenile waiver framework works in practice, what prosecutors must prove, and why these decisions take time in cases with life-altering consequences.

Her commentary reflects a deep command of criminal procedure and a measured approach to some of the most serious issues courts confront.

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