by Mark Catanzaro
on August 1, 2016
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 [...]
by Mark Catanzaro
on June 24, 2016
As the old adage goes, “If you play with fire, you’re gonna get burned.” But playing with fire may also land you in jail. In New Jersey, Arson is defined as the intentional or reckless causing of a fire or explosion. If you have been charged with Arson, you do not want to get burned [...]