As a defendant, you have a constitutional right against self-incrimination. Put simply, this means that a defendant is not obligated to testify. This is where the commonly heard phrase “I plead the Fifth” comes from. Only your Trenton criminal defense lawyer can recommend whether it is in your best interest to take the stand or not. [...]
In order to be convicted of a crime in New Jersey, the State must prove beyond a reasonable doubt that, among other factors, you had the necessary state of mind (“mens rea”) to carry out the specific criminal behavior. In applicable cases, Mark Catanzaro, a criminal defense attorney in New Jersey, first seeks to demonstrate [...]
Most people have a general idea of what “assault” means, but not everyone understands the difference between simple assault and aggravated assault. In New Jersey, the distinctions generally come from the degree of force involved; the nature of the injuries; the presence or absence of a weapon; and whether the victim is afforded special protection [...]
A criminal record comes into existence upon any arrest or charge of a non-traffic offense. Even a minor summons for which you are not taken into custody will make its mark on this account of your past offenses. Under certain circumstances, you may be able to erase from your criminal record a past offense. This [...]
Image - morguefile The 2nd Amendment to the Constitution guarantees us the right to bear arms. Nonetheless, each state still has the right to regulate this right through their own set of weapons laws. You may think that because of the 2nd Amendment, you are safe owning any weapon you like and keeping it in [...]
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 [...]
It can be hard to keep your chin up when so many securities in your life seem to be crumbling. When you are emotionally, financially, and legally walking the line, you need someone who has your back -- no matter what. Seize the moment now to learn about a Burlington County drug lawyer who knows [...]
When you feel like the world is against you, it’s easy to lose heart -- especially when you’ve been charged with a drug offense. Your freedom, finances, reputation, and relationships are threatened. You need to know that someone is for you; someone is supporting you and leading you through this tough season of life. If [...]