In his State of the State address last month, Governor Phil Murphy (D) called for legalizing recreational use of marijuana in New Jersey. He said, “By legalizing adult-use marijuana, we can reverse the inequality and unfairness left from years of failed drug policies. And shift public safety resources to where they can do the most [...]
Earlier this week, Customs and Border Protection agents accomplished the largest fentanyl bust in United States history, seizing over 250 pounds of the lethal drug. The amount valued at approximately $3.5 million. Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that is 100 times more potent than morphine. Since a minuscule amount can be lethal, it is responsible [...]
Getting your license suspended is more than an inconvenience, it can be life-altering! If you need your license for your job, losing it is devastating. If you’re at risk for losing your license, here’s some helpful information from the New Jersey traffic charges attorney you need. Like most other states, New Jersey’s Motor Vehicle Commission [...]
Have you been charged with shoplifting? If you’ve been charged with shoplifting in New Jersey, you could face serious fines, and even jail time! But with strong legal representation, you can get a dismissal or a reduction of the charges. Here’s a quick post about shoplifting, New Jersey law, and what you can do about [...]
Getting a DUI during the holidays can really kill your holiday spirit. But apart from ruining the season, DUI charges in New Jersey can come with serious consequences. It is vital for you to be prepared and to have legal representation. The following gives you some things you need to know about DUI charges in [...]
You may have heard the phrase “white collar crime” before, and may have a general idea of what it means, but what about specifics? What laws specifically address white collar crime? Is it worse than so-called “blue collar crime”? What about white-collar crime in New Jersey? The following is a concise article on what you [...]
So you or someone you know got busted on drug possession charges. No big deal, right? Unfortunately, in the state of New Jersey, drug possession and paraphernalia charges come with serious consequences. Check out this brief post to learn more about drug possession laws, their consequences, and how Mark Catanzaro is the drug lawyer in New [...]
In the words of “The Message” by Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five, “The bill collectors, they ring my phone and scare my wife when I’m not home.” Few things can be more frightening than the attention of a debt collector. If a bill collector is ringing your phone, it is important to know your [...]
“Innocent until proven guilty.” This principle forms the foundation for our criminal justice system. In any criminal trial, the burden of proof rests on the prosecution to demonstrate guilt "beyond a reasonable doubt." But what does that phrase mean? The following is a brief summary from Mark Catanzaro. Here he defines “beyond a reasonable doubt” [...]
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 [...]