by Mark Catanzaro
on December 29, 2017
Did you know that you can still be charged with a crime even if you weren’t the person actually committing the act? Sounds crazy. But the truth is, the State of New Jersey can charge you with complicity – or accomplice liability. If you’ve been charged as an accomplice to a crime, it is imperative [...]
by Mark Catanzaro
on November 17, 2017
As a Mercer County criminal defense lawyer, I do my best to help my clients out of less than ideal situations. Regardless of how or why you end up in my office, my job is to listen and to defend your constitutional rights. However, you as the client also have some responsibilities and a part [...]
by Mark Catanzaro
on October 5, 2017
So many people have done it: we’re driving along and hear our phone alert us that we have a text message. Instead of waiting until we get to our destination, we grab the phone and read the message. And then, we quickly glance back and forth from the road to the phone screen in order [...]
by Mark Catanzaro
on September 7, 2017
Getting behind the wheel after consuming alcohol is never a wise move. You should have a plan in place before you start drinking for the night. But if you find yourself in a situation where you’ve been pulled over and a police officer is asking you to take a breathalyzer, you need to be prepared [...]
by Mark Catanzaro
on June 10, 2016
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 [...]
by Mark Catanzaro
on May 6, 2016
According to New Jersey law, there are two different types of assault – simple assault and aggravated assault. The level of assault depends on various factors such as the extent of the person’s injury and whether or not a weapon was involved, but neither assault charges are ones you want to face alone. That’s why [...]
by Mark Catanzaro
on March 24, 2016
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 [...]
by Mark Catanzaro
on January 8, 2016
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 [...]
by Mark
on November 19, 2015
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 [...]
by Mark
on October 21, 2015
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 [...]