Juvenile offenses can have profound and long-lasting consequences on a young person's future, impacting their education, employment opportunities, and overall well-being. In this blog post, we'll explore some common juvenile offenses and the potential repercussions they can have. Additionally, we'll discuss how we at Catanzaro Law are dedicated to protecting juvenile defendants and advocating for [...]

When a juvenile encounters legal trouble, it can be a challenging and concerning time for both the young individual and their family. Understanding the potential outcomes and the steps to take can make a significant difference in shaping a brighter future, which is why we’ll explore the impact of juvenile criminal records, highlight the importance [...]

In the state of New Jersey, any individual under the age of 18 is considered a juvenile and will most likely have their case held under the juvenile justice system. Unlike the court system for adults, juvenile courts look for means of rehabilitation, instead of punishment. This means an emphasis on reform and change, rather [...]

Most cases involving a defendant under the age of 18 fall under the juvenile justice system. This court system features different rules than the court system for adults. Unlike adult courts, juvenile courts mainly focus on rehabilitating the defendant. This means an emphasis on reform and change rather than just punishment and deterrence. However, sometimes the [...]

As we wrap up our series of posts on the differences between adult court and juvenile court, today we'll look at the ways the defendant can get deferred adjudication in New Jersey. Adult cases have fewer ways to prevent conviction than juvenile cases have to prevent adjudication. Today, we're going to identify some of the [...]

We're over halfway through our series on the differences between adult and juvenile cases. To review, we've covered the differences between adjudication and conviction, the differences in the expungement process, and why juries aren't typically involved. If you need more information about the juvenile court process, stay tuned in upcoming weeks! For now, we'll take [...]

As we continue with our series on the differences between juvenile court and adult court, we come to perhaps the biggest difference: no trial by jury. Now, you might wonder, 'You just finished a series on the Sixth Amendment, and doesn't that talk about our right to a trial by jury?' Indeed, it does! So [...]

Last week, we began a series on the differences between adult trials and juvenile cases. In particular, we explained the difference between a "conviction" and an "adjudication." Continuing this series, today we'll be looking at juvenile expungements—especially juvenile expungements in New Jersey. The process for expungement works differently in every state. This holds true also [...]

We all make mistakes when we’re young. Part of the reason why parents discipline their children is so that they can learn how to live in society while consequences remain low and parents can help. But once you become an adult, the consequences are high and you don’t have help. Nevertheless, if you’re the parent [...]