Question for Attorney Carbone: My Teen Was Arrested for DUI. What Will Happen to Her?
Posted May 22nd, 2017 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Criminal Defense.
Question: Our 16-year-old daughter had gone to a friend’s house for a small party. We didn’t realize it before she left, but there was alcohol at the party. Around midnight, our teen left the party and drove home. She reached a DUI checkpoint on the way home and she had to do a field sobriety test. […]
Read MoreWhat Happens to Child Support When the Child Reaches 18?
Posted May 19th, 2017 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Family Law.
You’ve been paying child support for your son for some time now. He’s about to turn 18 in a few weeks and plans to go to college in the fall. This means he’s an adult, so the child support order is at an end, correct? Well, yes and no. Here’s why. Child Support Ends at […]
Read MoreThe Horrific and Not So Hidden Consequences of a Bike Ride
Posted May 18th, 2017 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Personal Injury.
You’ve been waiting for the weather to break. After all, there is nothing better than going for a bike ride. However, it’s something you should already know. There is a significant risk in hopping on your bicycle. And, the horrific and not so hidden consequences could include a devastating accident. First and foremost, it doesn’t […]
Read MoreWhat’s the Difference Between Probation and Parole?
Posted May 17th, 2017 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Criminal Defense.
You may have heard of these words but may not know what they mean. What is the difference between probation and parole? Are they the same thing? Let’s take a look at each, starting with probation. Probation Probation is when a defendant is found guilty of a crime, the judge orders that your actions are supervised by […]
Read MoreWhen It Looks Like a Co-Worker Caused Your Injuries
Posted May 16th, 2017 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Workers Compensation.
It’s the type of accident that can happen anywhere. In this case, a number of warehouse workers are unpacking merchandise. A forklift driver enters the area with a pallet of boxes. Unfortunately, the lift operator didn’t check to make sure the load was properly secured. As a result, a heavy box falls and lands on […]
Read MoreQuestion for Attorney Carbone: I’m a Domestic Violence Victim. What Legal Remedies Are Available to Me?
Posted May 15th, 2017 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Domestic Violence.
Question: My sister has finally left her abusive husband after 17 tumultuous years. He is currently sitting in a jail cell awaiting sentencing for domestic violence charges. She’s afraid he’s not going to spend much time in jail and she will wind up under his thumb as soon as he gets out. Is there anything else […]
Read MoreDo Grandparents Have Visitation Rights in New Jersey?
Posted May 12th, 2017 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Family Law.
Grandparents are special in a child’s life. They can have a positive effect in your child’s life and provide a secondary set of parents. But do they have any rights in the raising of your child? For example, Jim and Ellen love spending time with their grandchildren. However, they don’t get along with their son-in-law. […]
Read MoreWhen It Looks like a Cancer Misdiagnosis is a Malpractice Lawsuit
Posted May 11th, 2017 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Personal Injury.
The words cancer misdiagnosis may appear to be a misnomer. In your case, it might be that the prospectively deadly disease just wasn’t picked up at all. Are these grounds for a medical malpractice lawsuit? In one word, maybe. First things first. As a patient or someone concerned about a loved one, you should always […]
Read MoreThe Reformed New Jersey Bail System: Is It Working?
Posted May 10th, 2017 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Criminal Defense.
Back in November, we discussed the major changes that were coming to the bail system in New Jersey. The plan was to replace cash bail with a system that allows judges to use an algorithm to assess whether a defendant presents a flight risk or danger to the community when deciding bail. Similar to the federal […]
Read MoreWhat Happened When a Jogger was Hurt on Uneven Sidewalk?
Posted May 9th, 2017 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Premises Liability.
Just about everyone has come across an uneven sidewalk. Unfortunately, it’s often a consequence of older trees extending their roots. Even worse is when the raised sidewalk causes a tripping hazard. But, just who is responsible? The subject is actually a matter of confusion for some. For one, some would suggest that it is the […]
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