New Jersey Body Snatcher Will Plead Guilty
In a case that reveals the vital importance of the right legal strategy and criminal defense attorney, New Jersey man Michael Mastromarino has agreed to plead guilty to charges connected to an expensive criminal operation in which body parts were stolen from corpses, then sold. Mastromarino and his cohorts plundered more than 1,000 corpses in three states and then sold body parts to tissue banks and hospitals that use tissue from deceased persons for medical procedures. The case has been ongoing for two years, with a 122-count indictment finally filed against Mastromarino. Now he has decided to plead guilty and will face 18 to 54 years in jail.
Though the lengthy time Mastromarino will face is daunting, it’s an example of good legal strategy. Rather than leave Mastromarino to the mercies of an unsympathetic jury with bias and too much familiarity with this sensationalistic case, Mastromarino’s lawyers convinced him to accept a plea deal that guarantees prison time, but will likely reduce the total amount of time he spends in prison. Mastromarino’s deal likely includes his cooperation in the investigation, which is looking into the activities of his business partners and his company, Biomedical Tissue Services.
As experienced New Jersey criminal defense lawyers, we know that criminal charges can be confusing, nerve-wracking and scary. We take our clients’ rights and freedom very seriously and treat every client with compassion and care. At Lependorf & Silverstein, we have the resources necessary to conduct a thorough investigation of each charge and bring the right expert witnesses to trial. And our knowledge of the legal system means that we’re able to talk to the right people, make the right recommendations, and hopefully help you find the option that has the fewest consequences for your family, your finances, and your freedom.
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