The knockout game: What you need to know
Posted January 16th, 2014 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Criminal Defense.
Have you heard of “the knockout game?” It’s been in the news recently. What happens is stranger will approach you on the street and will violently punch you with one hit, in an attempt to knock you out. The person is not trying to do this for any criminal reason. To him/her, it’s just part of […]
Read MoreWhat Happens if You Fail a Drug Test
Posted January 16th, 2014 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Criminal Defense.
You’re nervous. You just got the job of a lifetime. But before you can start work officially, you need to pass a required drug test. And you have been smoking marijuana regularly for the past six months. You search the Internet looking for home remedies and follow the directions. But alas, you fail the drug […]
Read MoreThe pros and cons to filing a slip and fall lawsuit
Posted January 15th, 2014 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Personal Injury, Slip and Falls.
As with any lawsuit, you must take into consideration whether the claim is worth the stress or if you feel justice can also be served only through the court of law. So ask yourself this question: Is it worth the headache? We’re not going to sway your decision one way or the other. But let […]
Read MoreWho’s at fault for your slip and fall accident?
Posted January 15th, 2014 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Personal Injury, Premises Liability, Slip and Falls.
Not all slip and fall accidents are caused by just a spot of ice. Sometimes you can be in a dangerous part of the property such as a crumbling building when you have your accident. This type of accident is called “premises liability” and they can happen anywhere, either your office, your friend’s house, or […]
Read MoreTuesdays with Tony: A 2013 settlement roundup
Posted January 14th, 2014 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Attorney Anthony Carbone.
We can go on and on about how you should hire Jersey City lawyer Anthony Carbone. But how can you trust us? And you have every right to suspicious. But numbers don’t lie. So instead of telling you how great of a lawyer Anthony is (because he is) or how many awards he’s won (because […]
Read MoreTuesdays with Tony: He has the experience to fight for you
Posted January 14th, 2014 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Attorney Anthony Carbone.
Did you know that Jersey City lawyer Anthony Carbone has been serving Essex and Hudson counties for more than 26 years? It’s true. Before founding his law firm in 1993, Anthony Carbone once worked with the law firm at the Law Offices of DeYoe, Heissenbuttel, and Mattia. Mr. Carbone was also a judicial law clerk […]
Read MoreThe difference between a claim and a lawsuit
Posted January 13th, 2014 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Personal Injury.
Many times in this blog, you hear us calling something a claim. But are you aware that there is a difference between a claim and a lawsuit? It’s true. Here is what is means to file a claim and file a lawsuit: When you file a claim, it’s an informal process that you go through […]
Read MoreWhat is common law marriage?
Posted January 10th, 2014 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Family Law.
You may have heard the phrase “common law marriage” before. But what exactly is it? Is it legal? And what happens if the couple breaks up? First an explanation: Common law marriage means a couple is recognized as married, even though there is no legal ceremony. There is no legal contract between a husband and […]
Read MoreChanging your name when getting a divorce
Posted January 10th, 2014 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Family Law.
Finally, you’re free! After all the squabbling, the legal battles, and the stress, you are finally divorced. Congratulations! Now, about that name of yours… Now it’s not a requirement to change your name back after your marriage falls apart. But if you do want to make the change, it’s not that hard to do. The […]
Read MoreLet Us Help You Expunge Your Criminal Past
Posted January 9th, 2014 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Criminal Defense.
A criminal history is nothing to laugh about. It leaves a giant black mark on your record. It can affect getting a job, buying a home, or even trying to get custody of your children during a divorce case. There’s nothing worse than being judged for something you have done when you were young and […]
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