In the words of “The Message” by Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five, “The bill collectors, they ring my phone and scare my wife when I’m not home.” Few things can be more frightening and nerve-wracking than the attention of a debt collector. If a bill collector is ringing your phone, it is important to [...]
Has your application for a gun permit in New Jersey been delayed or denied? The application process can be challenging enough, let alone if your gun permit in New Jersey is denied! The good news is you do not have to fight alone. The following is a concise article on what you can do about [...]
Having a Final Restraining Order (FRO) issued against you is not a matter to be taken lightly. The serious consequences of violation can negatively impact “the personal and professional lives of those who are found guilty of what the Legislature has characterized as ‘a serious crime against society.’” The following article from Mark W. Catanzaro gives [...]
“Innocent until proven guilty.” This principle forms the foundation for our criminal justice system. In any criminal trial, the burden of proof rests on the prosecution to demonstrate guilt "beyond a reasonable doubt." But what does that phrase mean? The following is a brief summary from Mark Catanzaro defining “beyond a reasonable doubt” and what [...]
Getting charged with a DUI is no picnic, and it can be a surprisingly weighty offense even for first time offenders. However, having a talented attorney like Mark. W. Catanzaro by your side can make a huge difference in your case. In this blog, we discuss DUI consequences and what you can do about them. The [...]
If you watch popular shows like Law and Order, you’ve probably heard the phrase, “You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say may be used against you in a court of law.” You know the phrase, but what does it mean? What rights does this grant you? In this week's blog, the [...]
Webster’s Dictionary defines expungement as "to cancel out or destroy completely." In the legal world, getting your record expunged means that it will be as though your crimes never occurred. What offenses can be expunged? For how to expunge: New Jersey, what does the process look like? Is it worth pursuing? Unfortunately, the list for what [...]
Recently, former Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Mychal Kendricks plead guilty to insider trading. Kendricks allegedly paid a friend, Damilare Sonoiki, $10,000 and free game tickets in exchange for nonpublic market-shifting information. He profited nearly $1.2 million, but now could face several years in prison. Here are a few things you need to know about insider trading. Dictionary.com defines insider trading [...]
Nearly all of us know the feeling. We’ve been cut off on the highway, stuck behind a slow driver, nearly hit by a reckless driver, or tailgated. And then comes the flash of rage. For most of us, it's nothing more than a short burst of frustration. Yet for some of us, we are tempted [...]
Are you or someone you know on probation or parole and the differences seem unclear or confusing? What's the difference between probation and parole? Don’t let perplexing legal jargon take advantage of you! This helpful article aims to provide you with some of the basic differences between probation and parole so that you can be [...]