If you've been following our blog for some time, you may have noticed that there are times when certain rights apply, and other times when they do not. At least according to the law. For example, we all have freedom of speech, but that isn't absolute. You can't threaten to kill someone. Thus, the same [...]
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 [...]
Civil rights continue to dominate public discourse these days, and rightly so. Many American citizens do not thoroughly know about all the rights they have as human beings, as American citizens, protected by the US Constitution. So, with that in mind, we're beginning a new series on the Sixth Amendment. What rights does the Sixth [...]
If someone unjustly attacks you and puts your life at risk, you are allowed to defend yourself. But what do you do if that person is a police officer? It’s a hard question. There’s no easy answer. Officers are called to protect and serve the people. But sometimes they wrongfully harm citizens. That’s where rights [...]
We’ve talked about tips to avoid a DUI before, as well as what to do about a DUI conviction. But what about breathalyzer laws in New Jersey? If you get pulled over and an officer wants you to take a breathalyzer test, what can you do? Can you say no? Will anything bad happen if [...]