What is martial law? Perhaps you’ve heard that phrase thrown around over these last days. Could issues with the coronavirus get so serious that the United States enacts martial law? That sounds scary, but we need to know what that means for us. Although state-imposed restrictions, quarantines, and curfews may feel strict now, they can't [...]
It seems like every day new information about the coronavirus, or COVID-19, comes out. Few things are more important to your health and safety than knowing how to protect yourself. To that end, new policies and laws are getting passed every day. However, the situation seems to impact each state differently. Therefore, it’s important to [...]
A few weeks ago we covered Degrees of Murder. In addition to defining the differences between 1st degree and 2nd degree murder, we also mentioned manslaughter. However, a short little paragraph in one blog won’t do it justice. A manslaughter charge can get complicated since it involves proving that the crime committed was accidental rather [...]
If you remember the movie Office Space, three friends loathe their dull lives as slavish office drones working every day in the most lifeless, soul-sucking work environment imaginable. In their existential angst, they decide to con the company. How? Every wired transaction that comes through the business includes fractions of pennies under the dollar. So, [...]
You’ve heard it before in gangster movies and TV shows. “He runs a drug racket out of a pizza shop.” “That gang runs the local protection racket.” You hear that word “racket” thrown around. But did you know it’s not just slang? It’s actually what’s behind the legal charge of racketeering. In this week’s blog, [...]
If you face seemingly insurmountable charges, you want the best criminal attorney in New Jersey to defend you. If your case is extremely complicated, then you don’t want just any attorney. You want someone with the experience who can handle all the details, and help you navigate them. But what qualities do great attorneys have? [...]
In New Jersey, in order to properly unionize and defend your labor rights, you need a union attorney who knows how to defend your rights. If you’ve already unionized and need to file a grievance, you need to find the best New Jersey union attorney to protect you. Thankfully, Mark Catanzaro has the breadth of [...]
We all make mistakes when we’re young. Part of the reason why parents discipline their children is so that they can learn how to live in society while consequences remain low and parents can help. But once you become an adult, the consequences are high and you don’t have help. Nevertheless, if you’re the parent [...]
We're all familiar with the terms - 1st degree murder, 2nd degree murder, manslaughter, etc. We hear them on our favorite TV shows and movies, and read these terms in books. But what do they mean? What's the differences between them? Do they carry different legal consequences? In this week's blog, we'll cover all these [...]
It’s a frigid, cold morning when you realize you’re running late. You dash out to your car, coffee in hand, only to realize it’s covered in snow and ice. But time is short. You clear off some chunks from the front and rear windshields. That should be enough, right? Wrong. What happens if you hit [...]