by Mark Catanzaro
on November 30, 2017
A big mistake many defendants make is waiting too long before they secure proper legal representation. All too often, they believe they are saving money by waiting until the last moment, or they think they are able to represent themselves. This only serves to harm their case. The best way to help yourself or your [...]
by Mark Catanzaro
on November 17, 2017
As a Mercer County criminal defense lawyer, I do my best to help my clients out of less than ideal situations. Regardless of how or why you end up in my office, my job is to listen and to defend your constitutional rights. However, you as the client also have some responsibilities and a part [...]
by Mark Catanzaro
on November 10, 2017
A lot of people have the general attitude that DUI offenses aren’t really all that bad. It doesn’t make you a bad person, right? No, it doesn’t make you a bad person. In fact, most times drivers truly feel that they are under the legal limit when they get behind the wheel. However, it is [...]
by Mark Catanzaro
on November 2, 2017
For someone who’s never been through the legal system before, the first encounter can be an overwhelming and confusing experience. Don’t attempt to represent yourself or navigate the legal world alone – it is always best to hire a New Jersey criminal defense trial attorney as soon as possible. As an experienced defender of the [...]
by Mark Catanzaro
on October 27, 2017
The state of New Jersey holds some of the strictest guns and weapons laws in the country. Sometimes, just the possession of a certain weapon is a crime in and of itself. Other times, being in possession of a weapon increases the severity of another crime, such as armed robbery. Being charged with a guns [...]
by Mark Catanzaro
on October 19, 2017
Many of us have experienced some sort of traffic-induced anger that has caused us to act unreasonable to a certain degree. Being cut off on the highway, getting stuck behind a slow moving vehicle for miles, barely avoiding a collision due to another driver’s negligence – these are all situations that may cause intense irritation [...]
by Mark Catanzaro
on October 12, 2017
Everyone makes mistakes in life. Unfortunately for some, those mistakes are memorialized on your criminal record and can make it difficult to secure a job or get certain educational opportunities. One thing that a New Jersey expungement lawyer is often asked is whether a person can clear his criminal record and have a clean slate. [...]
by Mark Catanzaro
on October 5, 2017
So many people have done it: we’re driving along and hear our phone alert us that we have a text message. Instead of waiting until we get to our destination, we grab the phone and read the message. And then, we quickly glance back and forth from the road to the phone screen in order [...]
by Mark Catanzaro
on September 28, 2017
If your facing criminal charges of any sort, you need to contact a New Jersey criminal defense lawyer to represent you in your legal proceedings. Don’t make the mistake of thinking you can represent yourself in certain matters, such as DUIs or traffic violations. These types of violations can bring significant consequences if not handled [...]
by Mark Catanzaro
on September 21, 2017
As a young adult, it can be tempting to engage in certain behaviors when many of your peers are doing so. Those who are under 21 might be too impatient to wait a few years, or even a few months, to purchase and consume alcohol. Many times, these young adults end up getting a fake [...]