Last week, we began a series on the differences between adult trials and juvenile cases. In particular, we explained the difference between a "conviction" and an "adjudication." Continuing this series, today we'll be looking at juvenile expungements—especially juvenile expungements in New Jersey. The process for expungement works differently in every state. This holds true also [...]

Here at The Law Offices of Mark Catanzaro, we defend all sorts of cases. This includes juvenile cases. Today, we're beginning a new series of blogs on juvenile cases, and how they differ from adult cases. In New Jersey, any individual under the age of eighteen is considered a juvenile. Therefore, they're subject to exceptions [...]

Now that we're in the middle of August, few people have let coronavirus fears stop them from enjoying a summer at the shore. However, that doesn't mean we should be reckless. Perhaps you're someone who has waited to head to the shore until later, hoping there will be less people later in the season. If [...]

Wrapping up our series on the Sixth Amendment of the US Constitution, we're talking about the confrontation clause. If you're new to this series, check out our blogs on your right to an impartial jury, assistance of counsel, a speedy trial, and notice of accusation. We're reviewing some of the important aspects of this amendment [...]

For the past several weeks we’ve been breaking down the most important statements in the Sixth Amendment. Our goal has been to define and explain all the rights you have according to that amendment. It’s important to know your rights so that you can defend yourself, and hire the best attorney to defend your rights. [...]

We're about halfway through our series on the Sixth Amendment to the United States Constitution. So far, we've covered the speedy trial clause and the notice of accusation clause. There are three more aspects of the sixth amendment we have yet to cover, and that includes the assistance of counsel clause. So, today we'll cover [...]

Continuing our series on the Sixth Amendment of the US Constitution, today we're taking a look at the speedy trial clause. We've already examined the notice of accusation clause last week. But we want to make sure we cover our bases since understanding the sixth amendment is vital to civil rights conversations these days. After [...]

Civil rights continue to dominate public discourse these days, and rightly so. Many American citizens do not thoroughly know about all the rights they have as human beings, as American citizens, protected by the US Constitution. So, with that in mind, we're beginning a new series on the Sixth Amendment. What rights does the Sixth [...]

So we've already covered murder in general, first degree murder, and second degree murder. In our final step on such a dreary subject, we'll answer, "What is third degree murder?" Also known as manslaughter. Knowing the differences can be vital to a case because they each come with different penalties, some more severe than others. [...]