by Mark Catanzaro
on October 26, 2022
In New Jersey, along with the rest of the country, everyone has the right to protest under the U.S. Constitution. However, this does not mean people are allowed to do whatever they want in the name of their message. While many protests remain civil and do their job of pushing for change, there are still [...]
by Mark Catanzaro
on October 19, 2022
In the state of New Jersey, vandalism is considered “criminal mischief,” and although that title doesn’t sound all that serious, the consequences still are. Committing vandalism can be defined as damaging someone else’s tangible property, either purposefully or recklessly. This includes any damage done with fire, explosives or any other potential hazards. This can also [...]
by Mark Catanzaro
on October 18, 2022
Although assault and battery charges are often linked, in the state of New Jersey, they are two different crimes. As the two charges go hand-in-hand, it is important to know the differences between the two, and why battery charges will lead to assault charges, but not the other way around. There are two types of [...]
by Mark Catanzaro
on October 4, 2022
In the state of New Jersey, and the United States, we as citizens are free to go wherever we please. However, this freedom is limited to public property, and you could find yourself in some trouble if you’re found on private property when you’re not welcome. This is known as trespassing, and while it may [...]
by Mark Catanzaro
on August 31, 2022
With Labor Day just around the corner, many Americans are fortunate enough to have the day off from work. A number of these folks choose to spend their day off with family and friends as they celebrate closing out the summer. On this day and any other, it is important to maintain integrity, whether or [...]
by Mark Catanzaro
on July 13, 2022
Following the murder of seven year old Megan Kanka by convicted sex offender Jesse Timmendequas, who recently moved in across the street from the Kanka family, New Jersey enacted Megan’s Law. The law was created to establish a registration system for all sex offenders, which would give notification to local organizations and communities about the [...]
by Mark Catanzaro
on June 1, 2022
While many people associate prison time and hefty fines with more traditional crime, like acts of violence or physical theft, there are other, more fraudulent ways to find yourself charged with a daunting sentence. White collar crime, usually committed by individuals against businesses or the government, is still taken very seriously and will have more [...]
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 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 March 2, 2022
Over the last month, Catanzaro Law has explored clemency and its various manifestations in the U.S. legal system. Pardons, commutations, and reprieves have all been used throughout U.S. history to grant some level of leniency to criminals ready for reform. But what do these processes look like to the layperson? How can a criminal apply [...]