Last week, we covered some basics about the fifth amendment. Namely, we answered, “What does plead the fifth mean?” This week we’re covering another right protected by the fifth amendment: protection from double jeopardy. We’ll give a basic definition of double jeopardy, cover some double jeopardy laws, and tell you other ways you can protect [...]
Continuing with our series of blogs on courtroom concepts and lingo, today we’ll be looking at "habeas corpus." You’ve probably heard this term before, but what does it mean? What is habeas corpus? It is a Latin term that literally means “bring forth the body.” However, it doesn’t have to do with dead bodies or [...]
Last week we covered “plausible deniability.” This week we’re covering a related topic: reasonable doubt. What does this mean? How does New Jersey law define it? How does the court apply it? These are important questions if you’re going to understand your own trial and how an effective attorney might handle your case. So, if [...]
Everyone knows the policeman’s motto, “Protect and serve.” Most of us have had generally positive experiences when interacting with law enforcement. But not everyone. Although police exist to protect and serve their communities, sometimes an officer can cross the line, if not even become abusive. If you’ve experienced New Jersey police misconduct, what can you [...]
“Innocent until proven guilty” is a foundational principle in our country’s legal system, and it holds even when you are stopped by police. After all, your rights are protected by BOTH the US Constitution AND the New Jersey State Constitution. Having a New Jersey police misconduct attorney with a thorough understanding of your rights by [...]
If you watch any television you've probably heard a portion of the Miranda warnings: “You have the right to remain silent and that anything you say may be used against you in a court of law.” Those warnings were required by the United States Supreme Court in 1966 so individuals arrested by the police would [...]
If you’re in the middle of a serious employment dispute, you need to team up with a labor lawyer as soon as possible. If you delay, your situation could get worse, and your claim could lose its credibility. Choose a labor lawyer who knows the law, the court procedures, the information you need to win, [...]
Facing criminal accusations? Whatever the charges, whatever your involvement, it is crucial to find the best criminal defense lawyer in Mt. Holly as quickly as possible. For nearly three decades, people have been going to the Law Offices of Mark W. Catanzaro for the most affordable and dependable legal counsel in the area. With a [...]
If you've found yourself on Facebook at any point in the past week or so, there's a good chance you've watched the "Fair DUI Flyer" video. It's an interesting method for handling DUI checkpoints to say the least. The man in the video is in Tampa Bay, Florida, and he has printed out a flyer [...]
Have you found yourself in trouble with the law? No matter the seriousness of the crime or your level of involvement, it's imperative that you find the best criminal defense lawyer in Mercer County for the best possible outcome to your case. For decades, the most cost-effective and reliable option for legal counsel in Mercer [...]