by Mark Catanzaro
on May 10, 2022
Ah, the open road and the exhilaration of speed; an uncommon feeling of freedom. You know the speed limit is 35, but 50 just feels so right, and aren’t those speed limits just vague suggestions anyway? Suddenly, coming out of a particularly exciting turn, you see it: a parked police cruiser. You slam on the [...]
by Mark Catanzaro
on January 24, 2020
It’s a frigid, cold morning when you realize you’re running late. You dash out to your car, coffee in hand, only to realize it’s covered in snow and ice. But time is short. You clear off some chunks from the front and rear windshields. That should be enough, right? Wrong. What happens if you hit [...]
by Mark Catanzaro
on June 21, 2019
As Independence Day approaches, you can bet police and state troopers are preparing for DUI arrests. Every holiday there seems to be a spike. You may think you’re fine after a couple drinks in, only to be pulled over and discover you’re actually over the legal limit. How can you avoid a DUI? Below you’ll [...]
by Mark Catanzaro
on June 6, 2019
If you’re looking for a New Jersey traffic violations attorney, chances are it’s not for just any offense. After all, the process for challenging your first speeding ticket or running a red light is pretty simple and straightforward. However, if you’re facing DUI charges, license suspension, or prosecution for a hit and run, you need [...]
by Mark Catanzaro
on August 2, 2018
“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 [...]
by Mark Catanzaro
on July 12, 2018
Leaving the scene of an accident is never in your best interest. This is most commonly referred to as a “hit and run,” and has serious consequences in New Jersey. A driver is required to stop and report any sort of motor vehicle accident that they are involved in, even if there were no injuries. [...]
by Mark Catanzaro
on June 28, 2018
Not being able to hop in the car and drive around is a very restricting feeling. Unfortunately, that’s the feeling you'll have if your license is suspended in New Jersey. Other forms of transportation aren’t always accessible or convenient. What happens if you have to run to the store, drive the kids to school, or [...]
by Mark Catanzaro
on December 14, 2017
No matter what state you live in, hit and run offenses are serious matters. But in New Jersey, such offenses can have severe consequences – for both parties. If you’ve been charged with a hit and run offense, you have to approach the case very carefully. A conviction could impact you for the rest of [...]
by Mark Catanzaro
on December 7, 2017
Nothing can ruin your day like receiving a traffic ticket. There are many types of traffic offenses, such as texting while driving, road rage, driving through a red light, speeding, DUIs, and more. While you definitely have the option of just pleading guilty and paying the fine, you also have other options available to you [...]
by Mark Catanzaro
on November 10, 2017
A lot of people have the general attitude that DUI offenses aren’t really all that bad. It doesn’t make you a bad person, right? No, it doesn’t make you a bad person. In fact, most times drivers truly feel that they are under the legal limit when they get behind the wheel. However, it is [...]