The definition of each crime category in New Jersey
Posted December 16th, 2015 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Criminal Defense.
When you are charged with a crime in New Jersey, you may discover that the charges are different than other states. For instance, instead of being charged with a misdemeanor offense, you receive a disorderly person offenses. What does each category mean? And what type of punishment are you facing with each charge? In New […]
Read MoreIs recording someone without his/her knowledge legal?
Posted December 2nd, 2015 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Criminal Defense.
Last week, we discussed whether having a hidden surveillance camera is legal. But what about recording phone calls? For instance, let’s say you and your wife are going through a nasty divorce. Your number one issue is whether your children should live with you or her on a full-time basis. You don’t believe that your […]
Read MoreYou’re being watched! Is that legal?
Posted November 27th, 2015 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Criminal Defense.
Be careful – someone could be watching you right now. With such advances in technology, many of us may utilize security cameras in our homes. Just do a quick search on Google and you can find DIY home security systems where you can set up a camera and watch the action on your favorite electronic […]
Read MoreWhat Happens When You Are Accused of Theft in New Jersey?
Posted November 4th, 2015 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Criminal Defense.
We all like to be bad once in a while, some of us more than others. Whereas your version of being bad may be cheating on your diet, someone else’s thrill is taking something that doesn’t belong to them. But that thrill fades away quickly when you get caught in the act. Let’s say you were […]
Read MoreCan an odor warrant probable cause for search in Jersey City, NJ?
Posted October 22nd, 2015 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Criminal Defense.
The word “odor” can conjure many thoughts. To some, it may mean the smell of someone unclean. To others, it might suggest the scent released by an angry animal. However, what does it mean when a police officer gets a whiff of what he believes to believe marijuana? It may be that the odor emitted […]
Read MoreThe Difference Between Reckless and Careless Driving
Posted October 15th, 2015 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Criminal Defense.
Reckless and careless driving may seem to be the same thing to the average driver. However, not only are the charges for these motor vehicle offenses different, but they also do not carry the same penalties. Learn here about reckless driving v. careless driving. Reckless Driving The exact language of the law regarding reckless driving […]
Read MoreYou Can Go to Jail for Insurance Fraud
Posted September 29th, 2015 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Criminal Defense.
Last week, we presented several examples of insurance fraud to educate our readers. We want to make the point behind our focus. In short, you can go to jail for insurance fraud. In addition, an insurance carrier can rightfully deny claims for insurance coverage purchased in a fraudulent manner. The Law What exactly is the […]
Read MoreLittle White Lies, Part 5 – When You Lie to Yourself
Posted September 25th, 2015 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Criminal Defense.
It’s amazing how you wouldn’t think a little lie would cause so much trouble! But for the last four days, we’ve proved that you what you might think is a little white lie can actually be considered insurance fraud. In our last part of our Little White Lies insurance fraud series, we learn that the […]
Read MoreLittle White Lies, Part 4: Bigger Insurance Fraud
Posted September 24th, 2015 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Criminal Defense.
The size of the lies may be of consequence in defrauding insurance companies. In Little White Lies, Part 4: Bigger Insurance Fraud, we examine some more blatant examples of insurance fraud. For this, we have chosen to provide you with news articles documenting these actions. Bus Accidents It is a running joke with first responders […]
Read MoreLittle White Lies, Part 1: When a Lie Becomes a Crime
Posted September 21st, 2015 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Criminal Defense.
What exactly is insurance fraud? We’ve mentioned the major crime in previous blogs but you may not realize that you don’t have to be a major criminal to commit the act. Did you know that insurance fraud can cost the average American family $400 to $700 in increased premiums each year? And all it takes […]
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