You may have heard the phrase “white collar crime” before, and may have a general idea of what it means, but what about specifics? What laws specifically address white collar crime? Is it worse than so-called “blue collar crime”? What about white-collar crime in New Jersey? The following is a concise article on what you [...]

So you or someone you know got busted on drug possession charges. No big deal, right? Unfortunately, in the state of New Jersey, drug possession and paraphernalia charges come with serious consequences. Check out this brief post to learn more about drug possession laws, their consequences, and how Mark Catanzaro is the drug lawyer in New [...]

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 than the attention of a debt collector. If a bill collector is ringing your phone, it is important to know your [...]

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 gets denied! But we have good news: you do not have to fight alone. Consider the following concise article on what you can do about [...]

Never take having Final Restraining Order (FRO) issued against you 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.’” This article you gives everything you need to know about a Final Restraining [...]

“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. Here he defines “beyond a reasonable doubt” [...]

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 experts [...]

Webster’s Dictionary defines expungement as "to cancel out or destroy completely." In the legal world, getting your record expunged means courts regard you as though your crimes never occurred. What offenses can be expunged? For how to expunge in New Jersey, what does the process look like? Should you pursue it? First, unfortunately, New Jersey [...]