Domestic violence is usually an overlooked and ignored issue that occurs more often than you would think. Although women are more often the victims of domestic violence, men do experience it as well, and the outcomes of such crimes can have major consequences. This is why it is important to understand how domestic violence is [...]

Although assault and battery charges are often linked, in the state of New Jersey, they are two different crimes. As the two charges go hand-in-hand, it is important to know the differences between the two, and why battery charges will lead to assault charges, but not the other way around.  There are two types of [...]

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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 [...]

Have you been charged with assault? That is a serious offense for which you need an experienced New Jersey criminal defense lawyer to represent you. Mark Catanzaro fights for his clients who face these charges and wants to clear their names. Don’t hesitate to contact him for more information if you have been charged with [...]

Most people have a general idea of what “assault” means, but not everyone understands the difference between simple assault and aggravated assault. In New Jersey, the distinctions generally come from the degree of force involved; the nature of the injuries; the presence or absence of a weapon; and whether the victim is afforded special protection [...]

According to New Jersey law, there are two different types of assault – simple assault and aggravated assault. The level of assault depends on various factors such as the extent of the person’s injury and whether or not a weapon was involved, but neither assault charges are ones you want to face alone. That’s why [...]

Image - Morguefile We often hear the term “assault and battery,” but not many know the difference between the two. Assault and battery are similar, but there are a few differences in their legal definitions and they are considered separate charges. You can be guilty of assault without even physically striking another person. This makes [...]

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