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 [...]
The state of New Jersey holds some of the strictest guns and weapons laws in the country. Sometimes, just the possession of a certain weapon is a crime in and of itself. Other times, being in possession of a weapon increases the severity of another crime, such as armed robbery. Being charged with a guns [...]
Robbery is a very serious criminal offense in New Jersey. If you’ve been charged with this crime, it is extremely important that you speak with and hire a Trenton criminal defense trial lawyer as soon as possible in order to protect your rights from the very beginning. Mark Catanzaro has experience in many different areas [...]
Many of us don’t think of theft as a major criminal charge, but theft can indeed lead to time behind bars. Even crimes described as petty theft, like stealing a t-shirt, can leave you with permanent criminal charges. So if you’ve been accused of theft, don’t take it lightly. Instead, take action by calling Mark [...]
Photo credit: Tamil Goose Have you been accused of tax evasion or tax fraud, or are you facing an audit? Tax evasion charges are usually a result of: overstating expenses or deductions, not declaring all of your income, or failing to file tax returns when you have taxable income. If you’ve been charged with tax [...]
You know who to call! If you have any doubts that we might not be able to handle a case like yours, let this console you: Mark Catanzaro has represented thousands of clients, both on the State and Federal level, for over thirty years. Our areas of practice include commercial litigation, contract disputes, personal injury, [...]
When you’ve been charged with an assault crime, you can take one of two routes. You can either lose all hope and take a backseat in your court case, or you can join forces with a skillful criminal assault lawyer in Mt. Holly and gain confidence with an effective defense plan. You know what you [...]