As a young adult, it can be tempting to engage in certain behaviors when many of your peers are doing so. Those who are under 21 might be too impatient to wait a few years, or even a few months, to purchase and consume alcohol. Many times, these young adults end up getting a fake [...]
Robbery is a very serious criminal offense in New Jersey. If you’ve been charged with this crime, it is extremely important that you speak with and hire a Trenton criminal defense trial lawyer as soon as possible in order to protect your rights from the very beginning. Mark Catanzaro has experience in many different areas [...]
The thought of being put on trial is intimidating. It can be even scarier thinking that your fate is in the hands of a panel of 12 men and women from the community. Who are these people, how are they selected, and what exactly is their role? It’s important to have a Trenton criminal defense [...]
There are still a few more weekends left of summer, and water lovers will be flocking to the Jersey Shore to enjoy swimming, sunbathing, and boating while they still can. Almost everyone is aware of alcohol related laws such as Driving Under the Influence, public intoxication, and open container laws. But did you know that [...]
Domestic violence has been against the law in some form since the 1920s; however, it wasn’t until the 1970s that it was seen as a serious crime rather than a private family matter. It is not a crime that is taken lightly nowadays. Depending on the circumstances, a domestic violence conviction can lead to hefty [...]
When you’ve been charged with a crime, the best course of action is to hire a lawyer. A defense attorney can help you by using various arguments in the courtroom to protect your rights. They can also try to lower or eliminate the charges brought against you. How do you know what to look for [...]
Carrying and owning a weapon in New Jersey is legal under certain circumstances, but it doesn’t come without a slew of stringent limitations that must be followed at all times. The state of New Jersey not only strictly regulates what kind of weapons are allowed, but also who can carry them and where. Failure to [...]
Perjury is not a word you hear everyday, but that doesn’t mean it’s a crime without serious consequences. Perjury is hard to catch but it’s an offense that New Jersey state laws do not take lightly. It’s a serious crime, and if you are charged with perjury, you will need a competent and experienced defense [...]
Photo - morgue file If your child is charged with a juvenile offense, or you yourself are under 18 and trying to find out more about your situation, you’ve come to the right place. Juvenile crimes can leave families with a lot of questions. As a juvenile or a parent, you are probably wondering what [...]
Photo Credit: StockMonkeys.com Whether you’re accusing someone of money laundering, you’ve been accused or convicted of this crime, or you’re a witness to a money laundering investigation, you must seek guidance from a New Jersey money laundering attorney. For a white-collar crime lawyer you can trust with all of your legal needs and questions, turn [...]