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 [...]

The American criminal justice system seeks to carry out justice both for the victim and the offender. If courts do not honor the victim, or deliver a particularly severe sentence, then justice fails. So, although courts consider sex crimes particularly heinous, they still need to serve justice. Consider the following important information from Mark. W. [...]

In our next installment about New Jersey gun laws, we cover state laws regarding transportation of a firearm. Not knowing the law often doesn’t hold up in court as an adequate defense, so it’s important for you to know. Here’s everything you need to know about New Jersey gun laws and transportation. Check out our [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]