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 [...]
On October 26, 2017, the president declared the opioid crisis in the United States an official National Public Health Emergency. Opioids are highly addictive narcotic drugs like heroin, fentanyl, morphine, codeine, and various prescription painkillers. In years past, doctors would nonchalantly prescribe opioid painkillers like OxyContin or Percocet to people experiencing pain problems. While this [...]
We all know getting into an accident can be a scary thing, especially if you are liable. The impulse or desire to flee the scene is not uncommon. However, a hit and run can come with serious consequences, especially if someone died or was seriously hurt as a result. What can happen? Who can help? [...]