by Mark Catanzaro
on January 5, 2023
As we approach the end of the year, one of the most exciting aspects of the holiday season is gift giving. Although everyone strives to give their loved ones the perfect present, prices have been so high lately that it may lead to desperation. You may think getting the perfect gift for free sounds exciting [...]
by Mark Catanzaro
on September 6, 2022
Many arrests usually end without incident. However, we all hear of cases of someone resisting arrest, which can lead to even more trouble. Not only could it lead to more legal ramifications, but one wrong move and it could be life altering or even fatal. It is important to comply with officer demands to avoid [...]
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 April 29, 2022
If you’re an American with a TV, you may be misinformed about the types of trials in our country and the world at large. Popular shows featuring dramatic courtroom clashes almost always depict a trial by jury. But if you look past the Hollywood hype, you’ll notice an entirely different style of trial; one that [...]
by Mark Catanzaro
on March 22, 2022
Whether you’re a long time Judge Judy devotee, a crime drama addict, or simply someone who overheard a legal case on the news, you’ve likely heard the term Burden Of Proof before. But what does the phrase mean, and where does it fit into our legal system? If you’re looking for answers, you’ve come to [...]
by Mark Catanzaro
on February 14, 2022
The tension between constructive and destructive punishment is an ever present reality in the legal system. Is the aim to condemn and punish poor behavior with no intention of reform, or to guide lawbreakers into a redemptive, productive future? At its best, clemency is an effort to tip the scales in the latter direction, aimed [...]
by Mark Catanzaro
on August 14, 2020
Now that we're in the middle of August, few people have let coronavirus fears stop them from enjoying a summer at the shore. However, that doesn't mean we should be reckless. Perhaps you're someone who has waited to head to the shore until later, hoping there will be less people later in the season. If [...]
by Mark Catanzaro
on April 18, 2020
At this point, you’re probably tired of hearing about coronavirus and COVID-19. Watching and reading the news is stressful. But doing anything else seems so boring. What are some valuable things to do in quarantine? What can you do to pass the time and maybe learn something new? While we’re by no means experts on [...]
by Mark Catanzaro
on April 4, 2019
We’ve covered blogs about heroin and fentanyl, but there’s another deadly opiate out there: carfentanil. Carfentanil is 100 times stronger than fentanyl and 10,000 times stronger than morphine. Although overdose deaths continue to decline nationwide, the battle for our communities and our loved ones continues. Carfentanil is another side of the battle. Here’s a few [...]
by Mark Catanzaro
on March 29, 2019
In the state of New Jersey, stalking is a serious crime with serious consequences. Laws about it continue to change and develop nearly every week in order to keep up with trends on the internet. Whether you’ve been accused of stalking or have been the victim of stalking, you need correct information. Here’s a helpful [...]