A criminal record comes into existence upon any arrest or charge of a non-traffic offense. Even a minor summons for which you are not taken into custody will make its mark on this account of your past offenses. Under certain circumstances, you may be able to erase from your criminal record a past offense. This [...]
As the old adage goes, “If you play with fire, you’re gonna get burned.” But playing with fire may also land you in jail. In New Jersey, Arson is defined as the intentional or reckless causing of a fire or explosion. If you have been charged with Arson, you do not want to get burned [...]
As the summer months go into full swing, more teens and young adults will engage in underage drinking activities. But the laws of New Jersey do not take a vacation, and an underage drinking charge may have your child facing serious consequences. Just because this is a common offense does not mean every case is [...]
Domestic violence has been against the law in some form since the 1920s; however, it wasn’t until the 1970s that it was seen as a serious crime rather than a private family matter. It is not a crime that is taken lightly nowadays. Depending on the circumstances, a domestic violence conviction can lead to hefty [...]
The term “stalking” is often thrown around casually or comically, but in the eyes of the law, it is no joke. Celebrities are most notably the victims of stalkers, but it can also be a problem for the average citizen and isn’t taken any less seriously in court. If you are charged with or are [...]
Reportedly coined in 1939, the term “white-collar crime” is fairly generic and encompasses a vast range of offenses. It generally doesn’t refer to crimes involving weapons or drugs, but rather involves pen - or computer - and paper. Even though white-collar crimes are typically non-violent, they can still have a large effect on the victim, [...]
Lying to your boss to get out of a work event surely isn’t the most honorable thing to do, but it probably won’t put you behind bars. Lying to a judge and jury in court, however, can cost you thousands of dollars in fines and get you sent to jail. That’s why if you’re facing [...]
Over 1 million people are arrested each year for driving under the influence. In fact, in 2015 more than 24,000 people were arrested under DUI charges in New Jersey alone. If you find yourself facing DUI charges in New Jersey, get help from a Burlington county DUI lawyer you can trust with your case. Mark [...]
According to New Jersey law, there are two different types of assault – simple assault and aggravated assault. The level of assault depends on various factors such as the extent of the person’s injury and whether or not a weapon was involved, but neither assault charges are ones you want to face alone. That’s why [...]
If you are the parent of a minor who has been charged with breaking the law, you may find yourself with many questions about what your child’s punishment could look like. Sometimes, trying to understand the legal processes on your own can make the situation seem more alarming. Mark Catanzaro is here to offer his [...]