How do you post bail in New Jersey?
Posted February 1st, 2016 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Criminal Defense.
Nothing is scarier than a phone call in the middle of the night. Especially when it’s a loved one on the other end of the line. You are told that your family member has gotten into some hot water and is now in jail. He/she is pleading for you to help, to bail them out […]
Read MoreWhat Happens When You Get a Traffic Violation in Another State
Posted January 12th, 2016 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Criminal Defense.
The cold is finally upon us. Some may pack up their cars and start heading south. Their routes may say goodbye to New Jersey via the Turnpike or the Garden State Parkway. Does this sound like a plan as winter approaches? Be mindful. How will traffic violations in other states affect your New Jersey license? […]
Read MoreUsing affluenza as a defense
Posted December 31st, 2015 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Criminal Defense.
As attorneys who practice some aspects of criminal defense, we are often called upon to use creativity in our representation of our clients. Notwithstanding, we must admit that affluenza as a defense is not commonly used in New Jersey. However, it is no secret that attorneys learn from the law and the practice of others. […]
Read MoreEveryone’s All Right For Fighting on New Year’s Eve
Posted December 30th, 2015 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Criminal Defense.
Every year, we say the same message: New Year’s Eve is considered one of the most dangerous holidays to celebrate. Many people are going to head to parties or bars to celebrate the coming of the new year. It’s one of the most dangerous times to be on the road – drunk driving accidents rate […]
Read MoreDrunk Driving Accidents Increase Over the Holidays
Posted December 21st, 2015 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Auto Accidents, Criminal Defense.
We all know how busy everyone is during this time of year. Not only are we trying to finish up our holiday shopping and getting our priorities straight for the new year, but we’re also partying! Many of us are heading to an office holiday party or perhaps going to a friend’s house for a […]
Read MoreThe 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 […]
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