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 [...]

“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” [...]

“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 [...]

Carjacking in New Jersey is a very serious crime with serious consequences. If you or a loved one has been charged with carjacking, it is very important that you seek out legal assistance from an experienced New Jersey carjacking attorney for an immediate review of your case. With an aggressive and knowledgeable attorney on your [...]

Many households today have at least one computer. With the majority of homes having access to the internet, personal information stored on those computers can become vulnerable to cybercrime. Criminal activity involving theft of computer related property or services has risen significantly in the past few years. If you’ve been charged with computer theft or [...]

If a person threatens someone with violence, in effect terrorizing them, they may be charged with terroristic threats in New Jersey. Typically, terroristic threats charges are seen in two scenarios. The first is between an individual and many people, such as a bomb threat to a crowded location. The second, and far more common scenario, [...]

Are you involved in legal proceedings and feel confused by the whole process? Criminal procedure is not the simplest of processes to go through. If you’ve never had prior experience with the legal system and find yourself needing representation, contact a Trenton criminal trial lawyer as soon as possible. One of the first events scheduled [...]

Did you know that you can still be charged with a crime even if you weren’t the person actually committing the act? Sounds crazy. But the truth is, the State of New Jersey can charge you with complicity – or accomplice liability. If you’ve been charged as an accomplice to a crime, it is imperative [...]

For someone who’s never been through the legal system before, the first encounter can be an overwhelming and confusing experience. Don’t attempt to represent yourself or navigate the legal world alone – it is always best to hire a New Jersey criminal defense trial attorney as soon as possible. As an experienced defender of the [...]