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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Robbery is a very serious criminal offense in New Jersey. If you’ve been charged with this crime, it is extremely important that you speak with and hire a Trenton criminal defense trial lawyer as soon as possible in order to protect your rights from the very beginning. Mark Catanzaro has experience in many different areas [...]
Getting behind the wheel after consuming alcohol is never a wise move. You should have a plan in place before you start drinking for the night. But if you find yourself in a situation where you’ve been pulled over and a police officer is asking you to take a breathalyzer, you need to be prepared [...]
When a Mount Holly criminal defense attorney and a prosecutor are presenting their cases to a jury, they offer evidence to support their arguments. You might know what the word evidence means, but in a criminal trial, there are many rules surrounding evidence, including what is and isn’t allowed to be presented at trial. Evidence [...]
The thought of being put on trial is intimidating. It can be even scarier thinking that your fate is in the hands of a panel of 12 men and women from the community. Who are these people, how are they selected, and what exactly is their role? It’s important to have a Trenton criminal defense [...]
There are still a few more weekends left of summer, and water lovers will be flocking to the Jersey Shore to enjoy swimming, sunbathing, and boating while they still can. Almost everyone is aware of alcohol related laws such as Driving Under the Influence, public intoxication, and open container laws. But did you know that [...]
When hiring a lawyer, it is important that you choose a Trenton criminal defense trial attorney that you trust. After all, this person will be serving as your representation in court – they will argue on your behalf. If you can’t trust that they have your best interest in mind, you don’t want them speaking [...]
Summer is a favorite time of year for many. Warm days, long nights, beach weekends – life seems more relaxed and carefree. But you should be cautious not to let it get so carefree that you’re getting into your vehicle and driving home after having a few drinks. Even if you think you can handle [...]