In the state of New Jersey, prostitution and solicitation fall under the same statute, with both being considered a sex crime, they could lead to jail time, fines, and even your name on the sex offender registry. It is important to understand prostitution and solicitation laws, so you know what’s right from wrong, and to [...]

While many acts of stealing generally result in what is known as theft, there is another, more severe charge for stealing that can get you into even more trouble. This act of stealing, known as robbery, is considered to be more violent, intense and dangerous than normal theft. This is generally because there are either [...]

Although forgery and counterfeiting are thought of more as a federal offense, the state of New Jersey has its own laws and statutes pertaining to the two crimes, which means you can get in trouble at the state level if found guilty. Being convicted of such crimes can affect your future, reputation and livelihood, which [...]

Lighting fires, in many cases, isn’t such a big deal. It can be a good source of light, heat, or just something cool to gather around with good company. However, you can’t just go around and light anything on fire with no consequences. If you intentionally light a fire or cause an explosion that could [...]

Over the last month, Catanzaro Law has explored clemency and its various manifestations in the U.S. legal system. Pardons, commutations, and reprieves have all been used throughout U.S. history to grant some level of leniency to criminals ready for reform. But what do these processes look like to the layperson? How can a criminal apply [...]

The voluntary, unlawful taking of a human life is considered to be among the most heinous of crimes. While countless films, tv shows, news stories and videogames have desensitized the populace to murder and other criminal forms of homicide, the genuine article is as tragic and terrible as it ever was. Though different states often [...]

Last week we covered a few common fraud scams. For your knowledge and safety, we’ve decided to cover a few more. So here are few other fraud scams you need to watch out for. First, you get an email from a woman in a foreign country looking for companionship. Maybe the email even comes with [...]

This past month, reports in and around Philadelphia have increased about an allegedly stranded man needing cash for food and gas to Florida. In exchange, he offers some of the fancy jewelry he wears which turn out to be worthless fakes. If you’ve ever fallen victim to a scam or fraud, it’s certainly no fun. [...]

Well, tax season is upon us. And with tax cuts usually comes lower tax returns. So some might be tempted to “fudge the numbers” in various ways. Unfortunately, doing so constitutes tax fraud. The court of law defines fraud as “intentional deception made for personal benefits that, in turn, damages another person or entity.” In [...]