Can Possessing Synthetic Marijuana Get You in Legal Trouble?
Posted June 23rd, 2016 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Criminal Defense.
For a while, synthetic marijuana was easily available at some gas stations and convenience stores. It’s commonly known as K -2 or Spice and sold under a different seemingly clever names. Some casually refer to synthetic marijuana as fake pot. Some obtain it in package form and its contents resemble herbs or incense. It is […]
Read MoreStatistics of Sexual Assault on College Campuses are Troubling
Posted June 8th, 2016 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Criminal Defense.
Sending our children to college brings up many concerns for parents. Will they succeed in their studies? Will they buckle down and do their work, or revel in their independence and party all the time? And of course, will my child be safe? That’s something all parents worry about, and for good reason. It’s no […]
Read MoreCould I Be Arrested for a DWI in New Jersey While Using Medical Marijuana?
Posted June 1st, 2016 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Criminal Defense.
It’s been six years since medical marijuana became legal in New Jersey. Although the drug is still considered a Schedule I controlled substance under state law, the Compassionate Use Medical Marijuana Act allows the growth, use, possession, and sale of marijuana legal under a strict set of medical guidelines. So what does this mean if […]
Read MoreDo I Need to Hire an Attorney for My Child’s Criminal Case?
Posted May 23rd, 2016 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Criminal Defense, Family Law.
It’s a phone call no parent ever wants to get in the middle of the night. You wake up from a sound sleep and it’s the police on the other end of the phone. It’s about your son. He was just arrested for a minor drug offense. You quickly dress and head to the police […]
Read MoreWhy Shoplifting is a Serious Crime
Posted May 20th, 2016 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Criminal Defense.
Many think that shoplifting isn’t much of a crime. But as you’ll soon see, the punishment you receive should make you pause before stealing that wanted item. Here’s a scenario: You and your friend are shopping at an expensive jewelry store when a beautiful diamond bracelet catches your eye. The price tag says $700, money […]
Read MoreInvolved in a Bar Fight? What You Need to Know!
Posted May 17th, 2016 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Criminal Defense.
Bar fights are seldom pretty. Invariably, somebody can wind up with slash marks from a broken bottle. In some occasions, faces are marred by fractured noses or blackened eyes. Others break hands or are even knocked out. Unfortunately, alcohol plays a big factor in loose lips. Yes, it’s often escalated conversations that lead to physical […]
Read MoreNew Law Gives Some New Jersey Residents Chance to Clear Criminal Record
Posted April 20th, 2016 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Criminal Defense.
A new law recently took effect this week that allows the majority of offenders in New Jersey who’ve completed a court-order drug treatment program to have their criminal record expunged. In addition, the law cuts the amount of time New Jersey residents have to wait to clear their criminal record from 10 years to five. […]
Read MoreWill There Be a Change in Solitary Confinement Laws in NJ?
Posted April 15th, 2016 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Criminal Defense, Legal Topics.
Solitary confinement has a practice used in prisons throughout the world for centuries. What it means is a prisoner is isolated from the rest of the prison, with the exception of correctional officers. It is used as a form a punishment or for protection purposes. Prisoners have compared solitary confinement to being buried alive: “It’s […]
Read MoreInvasion of Privacy in the Digital Age
Posted April 13th, 2016 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Criminal Defense.
The majority of us are on some type of social media platform. Whether it’s Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat, or Instagram, our personal information is put on display for all the world to see. All these sites have some sort of privacy settings so you’re able to, say, share a picture with only a specific number of […]
Read MoreYou’ll Want to Know This About Simple Assault Charges
Posted March 22nd, 2016 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Criminal Defense.
If you follow local sports, you most likely remember when Rutgers football player Leonte Carroo was charged with simple assault. According to news articles, a former love interest accused Carroo of throwing her to the ground. A complaint was filed by University Police. However, the alleged victim stated that she did not wish to pursue […]
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