What is double jeopardy? This is a term you may have heard on television or in the movies. And no, it does not have anything to do with the popular gameshow. The United States Constitution protects citizens from facing prosecution twice for the same offense. While states can offer its citizens more protections than those [...]
Have you gotten caught running a red light? This is never a fun situation to be in. You may think that the easiest thing to do would be to accept the ticket, plead guilty, and pay the consequences. But before your rush into anything, it’s always best to consult a Mount Holly traffic ticket [...]
Summer tends to be a carefree season where people let loose and have fun. Long days lead to even longer nights, especially when you head down the shore for the weekend. Enjoying yourself at the beach is a great way to spend your summer, but be careful not to let your fun lead to a [...]
The laws surrounding drug possession, including marijuana, varies from state to state. In New Jersey, drug charges can have severe ramifications, especially if you don’t choose the right Trenton drug crimes defense attorney. With Mark Catanzaro, you can be assured that you have a strong ally on your side. The severity of the crime depends on [...]
Navigating the criminal justice process is confusing, intimidating, uncomfortable, and frustrating. Along the way, you will encounter many different people. Although it’s never an enjoyable process, things are a lot smoother if you’re familiar with the roles each person plays. This article will attempt to describe some of the individuals with whom you’ll come in [...]
You’re likely familiar with the term trespassing, but do you actually know what it means to trespass in New Jersey? This is a relatively serious offense that could possibly land you in jail depending on the circumstances. Thankfully, with an experienced New Jersey trespass defense attorney, you have a better chance at beating the charges. [...]
When most people think about criminal law, they think about crimes such as murder, robbery, domestic violence, drug possession, and other highly dangerous and violent crimes. But there is a very wide range of issues that criminal law encompasses, including white collar crime. White collar crime is a broad term, but it generally refers to [...]
Have you recently been criminally charged and thinking of representing yourself in court? I’m here to tell you that you should strongly reconsider, as representing yourself can be a very bad idea and have long lasting, detrimental effects. While it might be tempting to act as your own counsel because it will be cheaper, it [...]
It can start innocently enough: you take interest in someone and want to be around them a lot. This is fine if the feelings are mutual. But if the other person does not want you around, you must respect their wishes, or you put yourself at risk of being arrested for stalking. Stalking charges are [...]
In New Jersey, there is zero tolerance for driving while under the influence. Doing so is a major criminal offense, and even more so when the perpetrator is underage. The legal age for alcohol consumption is 21. While there are a few exceptions to this rule, such as religious and medical purposes, there is no exception [...]