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 [...]
So you want to sell one of your guns to one of your buddies. Is it legal? Do I have to do it through a licensed gun store? Who can I not sell it to? For the next few weeks, we will be doing a series on gun laws in New Jersey so that you [...]
In his State of the State address last month, Governor Phil Murphy (D) called for legalizing recreational use of marijuana in New Jersey. He said, “By legalizing adult-use marijuana, we can reverse the inequality and unfairness left from years of failed drug policies. And shift public safety resources to where they can do the most [...]
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 [...]
Getting your license suspended is more than an inconvenience, it can be life-altering! If you need your license for your job, losing it is devastating. If you’re at risk for losing your license, here’s some helpful information from the New Jersey traffic charges attorney you need. Like most other states, New Jersey’s Motor Vehicle Commission [...]
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 [...]
Getting a DUI during the holidays can really kill your holiday spirit. But apart from ruining the season, DUI charges in New Jersey can come with serious consequences. It is vital for you to be prepared and to have legal representation. The following gives you some things you need to know about DUI charges in [...]
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 [...]
So you or someone you know got busted on drug possession charges. No big deal, right? Unfortunately, in the state of New Jersey, drug possession and paraphernalia charges come with serious consequences. Check out this brief post to learn more about drug possession laws, their consequences, and how Mark Catanzaro is the drug lawyer in New [...]