The Difference Between Grand Theft Auto and Joyriding
Posted March 29th, 2017 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Criminal Defense.
Your best friend just bought one sweet ride. You have been itching to go for a ride but your friend is waiting for nicer weather before taking it out on the open road. One day, she asks you to house-sit for her while she goes on vacation and you agree. While she’s out of town, you […]
Read MoreI was Charged With a Disorderly Persons Offense. What Does That Mean?
Posted March 22nd, 2017 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Criminal Defense.
You were caught with a small amount of drugs in your possession. You were arrested by the police and taken to jail. At your arraignment, you learn that you are being charged with a disorderly persons offense. You’ve never heard that term before. What does it mean? Is it really serious? Should you be worried? […]
Read MoreWhat Happens When You Are Charged With a DUI as Your First Offense
Posted March 3rd, 2017 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Criminal Defense.
You had a few drinks at the party. No big deal, you were just a little tipsy when you decided to go home. However, you misjudged a turn and hit the curb. A police car saw the incident and pulled you over. The next thing you know you’re being arrested for DUI. This is your […]
Read MoreQuestion for Attorney Carbone: What if I Don’t Go to Court?
Posted February 6th, 2017 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Criminal Defense.
Question: A couple of months ago I was arrested after drugs were found in my car. I am currently out on bail. My court date falls on the same date as my mother going into the hospital for surgery. Since she is elderly, I want to be there in case something happens during the salary. […]
Read MoreQuestion for Attorney Carbone: Can I Still be Arrested for Shoplifting?
Posted January 16th, 2017 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Criminal Defense.
Question: A friend of mine dared me to go to Walmart and shoplift an item. I was able to steal a $50 item and left the store. Now I’m afraid they’re going to come after me. Could the store charge me with shoplifting even though I wasn’t caught? And if I go back to the […]
Read MoreQuestions for Attorney Carbone: Our Son Stole From Us! Can We Have Him Arrested?
Posted December 19th, 2016 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Criminal Defense.
Question: My wife and I have been worried about our son for months now. It’s obvious that he’s on drugs. We’ve tried to help him any way we can and have even offered to take him to rehab, but nothing seems to get through. He has no job we’ve been wondering how he’s getting the […]
Read MoreWhat is a Preliminary Hearing?
Posted December 5th, 2016 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Criminal Defense.
You were arrested for a pretty serious crime. You’ve been arraigned and are currently out on bail. Now you need to go to a preliminary hearing. What does this mean? And do you need an attorney present? First, it’s essential that any time you have business with the court, no matter how minor the issue […]
Read MoreIs There a Way to Get Out of a DWI Charge?
Posted November 28th, 2016 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Criminal Defense.
After a particularly hard day at the office, you and a few co-workers decide to blow off some steam and head to the bar. Knowing you have a long commute home, you only have a couple of beers and leave it at that. As you drive home, you go a little too fast and a […]
Read MoreBail Reform is Right Around the Corner for New Jersey
Posted November 16th, 2016 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Criminal Defense.
Big changes are coming to the way bail is set in New Jersey in 2017. Starting in January, judges are allowed to deny bail to high-risk offenders yet can release low-risk offenders from jail using a non-monetary system. According to news reports, the reform came about because of the overflow in New Jersey jails. According […]
Read MoreMegan’s Law: Can My Employer Fire Me?
Posted September 16th, 2016 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Criminal Defense.
It’s the last blog of our Megan’s Law series. We’ve talked about what it is, how you get on and off the list, and what happens when you fail to register. Now comes the important question: What happens when you don’t disclose that you’re on the registry? There has been some controversy since the creation […]
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