by Mark Catanzaro
on November 7, 2022
The worst thing to do after enjoying a few drinks can be to get behind the wheel of a car. New Jersey’s drinking and driving laws, collectively known as driving while intoxicated (DWI), are set in place to keep accidents from happening and will lead to major penalties if charged. It is important to remember [...]
by Mark Catanzaro
on December 14, 2021
If you enjoy a drink or two around the holiday season, you can hardly be blamed. But if you need to drive home after a night of Christmas carousing, you better think before you drink. There’s a fine line between sober and sloppy - one that’s clearly delineated in the state of New Jersey. So [...]
by Mark Catanzaro
on September 14, 2021
Who doesn't love summer time? Warm days, long nights, beach weekends – life seems more relaxed and carefree. But if you want a quick way to ruin all the fun, driving under the influence will do the trick. Even if you think you can handle your alcohol, a police officer may not believe you. Driving Under [...]
by Mark Catanzaro
on March 12, 2021
As places begin to open up, people are going out more and more. Meeting friends at the bar for the first time in a long time brings cause for celebration. But it doesn't justify drinking and driving. You may think you’re fine after a couple drinks in, only to be pulled over and discover you’re [...]
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 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 April 19, 2018
Being charged with a DUI in New Jersey is nothing to take lightly. This is a very serious offense. Not only could you receive harsh penalties right away, but a conviction could impact your life for years and years. Some people mistakenly think they are capable of driving home after a few drinks. However, if [...]
by Mark Catanzaro
on March 30, 2018
There is zero tolerance in New Jersey for driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. This is a serious criminal offense; but it is even more substantial when the person is underage. The legal age for alcohol is 21 years old. It might surprise you to hear that there are actually a few [...]
by Mark Catanzaro
on March 8, 2018
Drinking and driving do not mix – everyone knows that. No one plans to get a DUI. But if you’ve found yourself in this situation for the first time (or the second or third), you may have some questions. You need a Trenton DUI lawyer to answer all your questions and represent you in your [...]
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 [...]