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 [...]
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 [...]
In order to be convicted of a crime in New Jersey, the State must prove beyond a reasonable doubt that, among other factors, you had the necessary state of mind (“mens rea”) to carry out the specific criminal behavior. In applicable cases, Mark Catanzaro, a criminal defense attorney in New Jersey, first seeks to demonstrate [...]
As the summer months go into full swing, more teens and young adults will engage in underage drinking activities. But the laws of New Jersey do not take a vacation, and an underage drinking charge may have your child facing serious consequences. Just because this is a common offense does not mean every case is [...]
You are probably somewhat familiar with the term “money laundering.” You might have heard about it on the news or maybe on a television show, but do you understand what it involves? Money laundering is a serious offense both in the eyes of New Jersey law and federal law, so it’s a good idea to [...]
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 [...]
Image - Morguefile The term “white-collar crime” may not be part of your everyday vocabulary, but as a citizen of this country, it’s important to understand this type of crime. White-collar crime refers to nonviolent crimes committed by business or government professionals who are usually usually motivated by some sort of financial gain. In layman’s [...]
Photo: Paul Sullivan Drug crimes in New Jersey can lead to years of prison time and thousands of dollars in fines. The cost for getting caught for drug possession, cultivation or distribution can be anywhere from $1,000 to $300,000, depending on your circumstances. Getting caught is expensive, so you will need the right kind of [...]
Image - morguefile The 2nd Amendment to the Constitution guarantees us the right to bear arms. Nonetheless, each state still has the right to regulate this right through their own set of weapons laws. You may think that because of the 2nd Amendment, you are safe owning any weapon you like and keeping it in [...]
Image - morguefile Traffic violations are very common. If you’re a frequent driver, you are likely to find yourself with a parking or speeding ticket at some point. But sometimes the process of righting the situation can be complicated. You may find your ticket is confusing to read and you can’t figure out where to [...]