Cape May County Attorney Ordered To Diversion Program

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A Cape May County attorney accused of witness-tampering in a case he was defending will have his record cleared once he completes a 12-month pretrial intervention program. David Stefankiewicz admits no wrongdoing as part of the deal that ends what his attorney labeled 'a vendetta prosecution that originated from within the Cape May County legal system.'

Why it matters

Witness tampering allegations against attorneys can undermine public trust in the legal system, so the resolution of this case through a diversion program rather than a trial may help restore confidence in the integrity of the legal profession in Cape May County.

The details

Stefankiewicz was accused of witness-tampering related to a case he was defending. As part of the deal, he will complete a 12-month pretrial intervention program, after which the charges against him will be cleared and his record expunged. His attorney has described the prosecution as a 'vendetta' originating from within the Cape May County legal system.

• Stefankiewicz was accused of witness-tampering in a case he was defending.
• Stefankiewicz will complete a 12-month pretrial intervention program.
• After the 12-month program, the charges against Stefankiewicz will be cleared and his record expunged.

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