Facing criminal charges is a stressful and scary situation to be in. Whether you’ve been charged with a relatively minor offense such as disturbing the peace, speeding, or criminal mischief, or you’re facing significant consequences due to serious charges such as homicide, arson, or sexual assault, you need to be sure that you have the [...]
Criminal charges should always be taken very seriously. But if you have been charged with criminal assault, it is imperative that you secure a highly experienced Trenton criminal defense attorney to represent you. Mark Catanzaro fights for his clients who face these charges and is largely successful. Don’t hesitate to contact him immediately for more [...]
Leaving the scene of an accident is never in your best interest. This is most commonly referred to as a “hit and run,” and has serious consequences in New Jersey. A driver is required to stop and report any sort of motor vehicle accident that they are involved in, even if there were no injuries. [...]
Finding yourself on probation is frustrating; however, it is a better result than some alternatives. Regardless of what the underlying offense was or if you agree with the outcome, the most important thing is that you do not violate the terms and conditions of your probation. If you do, there are very serious consequences. Read [...]
Not being able to hop in the car and drive around is a very restricting feeling. Unfortunately, that’s the feeling you'll have if your license is suspended in New Jersey. Other forms of transportation aren’t always accessible or convenient. What happens if you have to run to the store, drive the kids to school, or [...]
When you’re facing criminal charges, you need to make sure you have a skilled New Jersey criminal defense lawyer who can assert strong defenses on your behalf. The risk of jail time, high fines, or even probation is very strong, and you should do everything to avoid a conviction. If you’ve been charged with a [...]
When someone is convicted, adjudicated delinquent or found not guilty by reason of insanity of a sex offense in New Jersey, they will be required to comply with Megan’s Law. That means different things to different offenders. After they are sentenced or released from custody, an assessment will be done by the County Prosecutor for [...]
There’s no question about it – the legal consequences for violent crimes are very serious. Depending on the severity of the charges, a defendant could be facing several years in prison, life in prison, or in some states, even the death penalty. In 2007, New Jersey replaced the death penalty with life without the possibility [...]
If a defendant is under the age of 18, their cases are generally handled in the juvenile justice system under separate rules. This is because the juvenile courts, unlike adult courts, are mainly focused on the best interests of the child, which means an emphasis on reform and rehabilitation rather than just punishment and deterrence. [...]
Carjacking in New Jersey is a very serious crime with serious consequences. If you or a loved one has been charged with carjacking, it is very important that you seek out legal assistance from an experienced New Jersey carjacking attorney for an immediate review of your case. With an aggressive and knowledgeable attorney on your [...]