Police interrogation can be a daunting experience for anyone, especially if you find yourself in the midst of a criminal investigation. It's crucial to understand your rights and legal safeguards during these interactions to ensure that your interests are protected. At Catanzaro Law, we’re here to discuss how to navigate police interrogation safely, shed light [...]

A criminal record can cast a long shadow over an individual's life, affecting employment opportunities, housing prospects, and overall quality of life. In this blog post, we'll explore the process of expungement in New Jersey—how it works, who is eligible, and the transformative impact it can have. Catanzaro Law is here to guide individuals through [...]

Self-defense is a fundamental right that allows individuals to protect themselves from harm. However, understanding the intricacies of self-defense laws is crucial to ensure that you act within the bounds of the law. At Catanzaro Law, we are committed to protecting your rights and providing expert legal guidance. In this blog post, we will explore [...]

Getting arrested can be a very nerve-racking and stressful event for the average citizen. Although, the most important thing you can do during such a time is to remain calm, comply with law enforcement and understand what rights you have. Just because you’re being arrested doesn’t mean your life is over, and to make the [...]

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 [...]

In order for the police to search your home, they need a search warrant from a judge. If the police search your home without one, then they have broken the law and anything they find will not be admissible evidence in court. But what about your car? Can they search your car without a warrant? [...]

So far in our series on landmark criminal cases in U.S. history, we've covered Miranda vs. Arizona and Gideon vs. Wainright. Each of these are related to your rights under the Fourth Amendment. But for our third installment, we're reviewing Kennedy vs. Louisiana (2008). This was a vital Eighth Amendment case that specifically dealt with [...]

If you can't afford a defense attorney, do you have the right to get legal counsel for free? Where does this right come from? In our second installment for our series on landmark cases, we're taking a look at Gideon v. Wainright (1963). Just like last week's post, this case also involves the rights of [...]

This week here at Catanzaro Law, we are starting yet another new series of articles. This time we're going to review landmark criminal trials in United States history. As you may know, the concept of legal precedent remains hugely influential in court decisions to this day. So, it's vital to know some legal history in [...]