The state of New Jersey holds some of the strictest guns and weapons laws in the country. Sometimes, just the possession of a certain weapon is a crime in and of itself. Other times, being in possession of a weapon increases the severity of another crime, such as armed robbery. Being charged with a guns [...]

Many of us have experienced some sort of traffic-induced anger that has caused us to act unreasonable to a certain degree. Being cut off on the highway, getting stuck behind a slow moving vehicle for miles, barely avoiding a collision due to another driver’s negligence – these are all situations that may cause intense irritation [...]

Everyone makes mistakes in life. Unfortunately for some, those mistakes are memorialized on your criminal record and can make it difficult to secure a job or get certain educational opportunities. One thing that a New Jersey expungement lawyer is often asked is whether a person can clear his criminal record and have a clean slate. [...]

If your facing criminal charges of any sort, you need to contact a New Jersey criminal defense lawyer to represent you in your legal proceedings. Don’t make the mistake of thinking you can represent yourself in certain matters, such as DUIs or traffic violations. These types of violations can bring significant consequences if not handled [...]

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 [...]

In order to be convicted of a crime in New Jersey, the State must prove beyond a reasonable doubt that, among other factors, you had the necessary state of mind (“mens rea”) to carry out the specific criminal behavior. In applicable cases, Mark Catanzaro, a criminal defense attorney in New Jersey, first seeks to demonstrate [...]

Most people have a general idea of what “assault” means, but not everyone understands the difference between simple assault and aggravated assault. In New Jersey, the distinctions generally come from the degree of force involved; the nature of the injuries; the presence or absence of a weapon; and whether the victim is afforded special protection [...]

As the summer months go into full swing, more teens and young adults will engage in underage drinking activities. But the laws of New Jersey do not take a vacation, and an underage drinking charge may have your child facing serious consequences. Just because this is a common offense does not mean every case is [...]