What to Know About Consent as a Defense to Sexual Assault Charges in New Jersey
Posted April 12th, 2024 by Anthony Carbone.
Categories: Criminal Defense.
Sexual assault is a very serious criminal offense. In New Jersey, it is a felony offense that carries significant prison time. Any person facing a sexual assault charge is innocent until proven guilty. A charge can be defended—including on the grounds that assault is given. In this article, our Jersey City sex crimes defense lawyer […]
Read MoreWhat Happens After You’ve Been Charged with a Crime?
Posted June 2nd, 2023 by Anthony Carbone.
Categories: Criminal Defense.
The New Jersey criminal justice system is a well-oiled machine. It processes and prosecutes thousands of people each month, and it’s very easy to get lost in the system. Please contact the Law Offices of Anthony Carbone to speak with a NJ criminal defense attorney if you’ve been charged. Below, we explain what you can […]
Read MoreCan Felony Charges Be Dropped?
Posted March 27th, 2023 by Anthony Carbone.
Categories: Criminal Defense.
Were you or a loved one arrested and charged with a criminal offense? It is normal to feel stressed, overwhelmed, and unsure of where to turn—especially so if it is a felony charge. You may be wondering: Can a felony charge be dropped? The answer is “yes”—but you will need a strong, well-supported legal strategy […]
Read MoreWhat Do Criminal Defense Attorneys Do?
Posted March 10th, 2023 by Anthony Carbone.
Categories: Criminal Defense.
Were you arrested and charged with a criminal offense in New Jersey? You are certainly not alone. According to data from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), 257,734 people were arrested by state or local law enforcement agencies in New Jersey in 2019. Facing a criminal charge is stressful, intimidating, confusing, and altogether overwhelming. You […]
Read MoreDoes Insurance Fraud Go on Your Record?
Posted March 10th, 2023 by Anthony Carbone.
Categories: Criminal Defense.
Insurance fraud remains a serious area of concern for police, prosecutors, and regulators. The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) puts the total annual cost of insurance fraud in excess of $300 billion. In recent years, federal and state officials have been cracking down on insurance fraud allegations. You may be wondering: If you are […]
Read MoreWhat is the Intensive Supervision Program in New Jersey?
Posted July 18th, 2022 by Anthony Carbone.
Categories: Criminal Defense.
The Intensive Supervision Program is a parole program that allows inmates to serve part of their sentence in community supervision. It is an excellent option for those who qualify. However, getting accepted isn’t automatic, and you should consult an experienced New Jersey criminal defense attorney to see if it is worth it to apply. How […]
Read MoreWhat is Doxing and Can That Be Considered Domestic Violence?
Posted June 20th, 2022 by Anthony Carbone.
Categories: Criminal Defense.
Doxing consists of disclosing private information about a person. It occurs most commonly with revealing the real name of a person who uses a social media handle, like the Twitter user “Libs of TikTok.” In many cases, doxing involves revealing even more personal information, such as a person’s address, phone number, employer’s name, and employer […]
Read MoreHow to Beat a Disorderly Conduct Charge in New Jersey
Posted April 25th, 2022 by Anthony Carbone.
Categories: Criminal Defense.
Disorderly conduct is one of those charges that prosecutors love to bring when people make a lot of noise or are rowdy. Though it might seem like a “minor” charge, a conviction for disorderly conduct can result in fines and up to six months in jail. Fortunately, someone facing a criminal charge has many possible […]
Read MoreWhat Is Criminal Law?
Posted July 31st, 2021 by Anthony Carbone.
Categories: Criminal Defense.
Criminal law deals with problems that arise as a result of a criminal offense. Local, state and federal laws define criminal offenses, varying from minor infractions, including speeding, to significant crimes such as murder. Criminal penalties, which are often determined by statute, are generally proportional to the seriousness of the offense. Minor infractions can only […]
Read MoreProsecution vs. Defense
Posted July 30th, 2021 by Anthony Carbone.
Categories: Criminal Defense.
The form in which case theories are formulated is one of the pillars of criminal law. Whether or not a jury is involved, one thing remains constant; prosecution and defense are both presents. Usually, the prosecutor operates for the district attorney. As a result, the prosecutor is a state employee. A defense lawyer, on the […]
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