So we’ve covered plausible deniability, reasonable doubt, habeas corpus, and mens rea. But there’s plenty more basic legal jargon to cover! However, not all of it deserves its own post. So let’s knock out some of the more basic ones, shall we? In this week’s post, we’ll cover terms like plaintiff, defendant, motion, ruling, and [...]
“Mens rea.” Maybe you’ve heard that term thrown around involving your case. Maybe you remember it from this scene in Legally Blonde (2001). What is mens rea? What does it have to do with the law? What significance might it play in your case? As we continue our Mark W. Catanzaro blog series on legal [...]
If you’re facing a DUI conviction, then you don’t have the time or resources to mess around. After all, you could face jail time and hefty fines. So, maybe you went into the case without legal representation because you thought it wouldn’t be a big deal. However, now you face serious charges and feel like [...]
As Independence Day approaches, you can bet police and state troopers are preparing for DUI arrests. Every holiday there seems to be a spike. You may think you’re fine after a couple drinks in, only to be pulled over and discover you’re actually over the legal limit. How can you avoid a DUI? Below you’ll [...]
Last week we covered a few common fraud scams. For your knowledge and safety, we’ve decided to cover a few more. So here are few other fraud scams you need to watch out for. First, you get an email from a woman in a foreign country looking for companionship. Maybe the email even comes with [...]
Do you know who to call if you’ve been charged with a violent crime? Do you have a reliable violent crime attorney? If you’ve been charged with a criminal assault, don’t go it alone. Let a talented attorney for violent crimes lift the weight off of your shoulders and defend your case effectively. Today we’ll [...]
Well, tax season is upon us. And with tax cuts usually comes lower tax returns. So some might be tempted to “fudge the numbers” in various ways. Unfortunately, doing so constitutes tax fraud. The court of law defines fraud as “intentional deception made for personal benefits that, in turn, damages another person or entity.” In [...]
You may have heard the phrase “white collar crime” before, and may have a general idea of what it means, but what about specifics? What laws specifically address white collar crime? Is it worse than so-called “blue collar crime”? What about white-collar crime in New Jersey? The following is a concise article on what you [...]
We all know getting into an accident can be a scary thing, especially if you are liable. The impulse or desire to flee the scene is not uncommon. However, a hit and run can come with serious consequences, especially if someone died or was seriously hurt as a result. What can happen? Who can help? [...]