Homicide is a term many people have a rough understanding of, but don’t know exactly what it entails. Homicide refers to any time a person takes the life of another. This very broad definition, however, can be more specifically defined based on various circumstances, methods and intentions, and may not always be unlawful. For example, [...]

Under New Jersey’s civil service laws, all state, plus many county and local government workers have the same rights and protections as any private sector employee would have. Civil Service was put into place to keep politics, nepotism and favoritism out of employment decisions, ensuring citizens would have the best possible government workforce. This means [...]

Following the murder of seven year old Megan Kanka by convicted sex offender Jesse Timmendequas, who recently moved in across the street from the Kanka family, New Jersey enacted Megan’s Law. The law was created to establish a registration system for all sex offenders, which would give notification to local organizations and communities about the [...]

The possession of drugs or drug paraphernalia can lead to hefty fines, jail time and other major consequences. It is important to understand how or why you can be charged, and what a conviction means.  There are a number of drugs that can get you into trouble if found to be in your possession. Even [...]

We at Catanzaro Law understand the negative implications of a criminal background. Legal troubles of the past can disrupt a person’s right to a normal life, as there can be difficulties finding a job, getting acceptance to college, or inhibit your right to certain things due to a background check. However, there are opportunities to [...]

While domestic violence is often downplayed, overlooked, or unexpected due to the parameters of a relationship, it is still a serious matter and a conviction can lead to very real consequences and struggles in the future. It is important to understand what exactly constitutes domestic violence, who is considered a victim and what the consequences [...]

As law abiding citizens, Americans have the right to own and carry various types of weapons for the purpose of their protection and safety. However, with New Jersey having some of the strictest weapon laws in the country, it’s important to understand what is deemed illegal in terms of types of weapons, and the way [...]

While people go about their busy lives, most interactions they have with others around them rarely get a second thought. Whether they’re out in public shopping, getting food or hanging with friends, or even lounging around in the privacy of their own home, people genuinely feel safe as they live out their lives. However, there [...]

While many people associate prison time and hefty fines with more traditional crime, like acts of violence or physical theft, there are other, more fraudulent ways to find yourself charged with a daunting sentence. White collar crime, usually committed by individuals against businesses or the government, is still taken very seriously and will have more [...]