The Weird Laws of New Jersey
Posted October 18th, 2017 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Legal Topics.
Each state has laws that are commonly known by the majority of the population. However, there are some laws that aren’t commonly known. They can even be a little whacky. Take, for example, some of New Jersey’s lesser known laws. State Laws After some extensive research into our own state’s statutes, the Law Offices of […]
Read MoreDomestic Violence and Elder Abuse: Are They Related?
Posted October 17th, 2017 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Domestic Violence.
Hopefully, the story doesn’t hit home. Your mom is well into her eighties. Meanwhile, your unmarried sister has agreed to move in with your mother and take care of her. Out of nowhere, your mom has unexplained bruises. She also acts fearful around your sister and mutters about her. Is it possible that your mother […]
Read MoreQuestion for Attorney Carbone: I Got Into an Accident With a Rental Car. Now What?
Posted October 16th, 2017 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Auto Accidents.
Question: My car is currently in the shop and I had to rent a car to get back and forth from work. While driving to my job, another car ran a red light and slammed into my car. I’m not injured, but the car is totaled. I opted not to get the rental car’s insurance […]
Read MoreThe Complexity of Truck Accidents
Posted October 13th, 2017 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Auto Accidents.
There’s nothing more frightening than a truck flying past you on the highway. The sheer size and power of the vehicle are enough to give anyone nightmares. Can you imagine hitting one of those things in your tiny car? The damage to your vehicle alone can give you the willies, not to mention the injuries […]
Read MoreDomestic Violence and PTI: What You Need to Know
Posted October 12th, 2017 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Domestic Violence.
As you may know, PTI stands for Pretrial Intervention, a New Jersey program. For the most part, only first-time criminal offenders may seek entry into PTI. The benefits are plentiful and allow defendants to ultimately walk away without the stigma of a criminal record. If you are facing domestic violence charges, pretrial intervention may sound […]
Read MoreWinter Is Coming; So Is an Increase In Slip And Fall Accidents
Posted October 11th, 2017 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Slip and Falls.
Fall might be settling in, but it’s never too early to look forward to winter. With those thoughts of the frigid air creeping in, we should start thinking about all the dangers that come with snow and ice; starting with slip and fall injuries. Each winter, the Law Offices of Anthony Carbone takes the time […]
Read MoreIs it Possible to be Deported for a Domestic Violence Conviction?
Posted October 10th, 2017 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Domestic Violence.
You’ve been in the states for a number of years. With all the crackdowns on immigration, you are already worried. In one sense, you feel protected. After all, you do have your green card. Notwithstanding, your cause for concern might be very valid. A domestic violence conviction could warrant the start of deportation proceedings. In […]
Read MoreQuestion for Jersey City Attorney Carbone: Can I Sue the Rental Property Owner for My Accident?
Posted October 9th, 2017 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Premises Liability.
Question: I had rented a shore house for a long three-day weekend with a few college friends of mine. The owner had warned us beforehand not to go into the basement because the stairs were not in the best condition. But the stairs seemed fine to us and, not heeding his warning, we went into […]
Read MoreDomestic Violence: When Is an Arrest Mandatory?
Posted October 6th, 2017 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Domestic Violence.
You really don’t understand the law. You called the police because your ex-girlfriend is harassing you on social media. She’s calling you all kinds of names and making your life miserable. Someone told you that cyber-harassment could be an act of domestic violence. As far as you are concerned, the police should lock her up […]
Read MoreCan I Miss Jury Duty Because of Work?
Posted October 5th, 2017 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Legal Topics.
When, not if, you receive your jury duty summons, you’ll probably be thinking of how much of a burden it will be or how you can avoid going. You probably should reconsider those thoughts. According to the United States District Court, any person summoned for jury duty who fails to respond or appear may be […]
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