Underage Drinking in New Jersey
Posted May 7th, 2015 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Criminal Defense.
It might not seem like such a big deal. After all, at 18, you can commander a gun and fight for our country. At 18, you can also register to vote and contribute to crucial decisions regarding the leaders who make state and federal laws. However, the law in the United States and New Jersey, are […]
Read MoreWhat is the criminal law procedure in New Jersey?
Posted April 24th, 2015 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Criminal Defense, Legal Topics.
You might have made a stupid mistake and now you’re going to have to pay for it. You’re nervous and not sure what happens next. It can be an overwhelming experience, one that you probably don’t want to deal with. Sure, dealing with the criminal legal process can be frightening. But knowing what will happen […]
Read MoreWhat is obstruction of justice?
Posted March 19th, 2015 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Criminal Defense, Legal Topics.
To some, it may appear that police officials routinely issue obstruction of justice charges for anyone who refuses to cooperate with them. Obstruction of justice charges are criminal offenses, but are not lawful in some circumstances. What is Obstruction of Justice? The law pertaining to the charge of obstruction of justice is found in N.J.S.A. […]
Read MoreWhen it’s criminal to drive after a DWI conviction
Posted March 17th, 2015 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Criminal Defense.
On St. Patrick’s Day, many head out to the neighborhood pub for a taste of some frothy green beer and traditional Irish fare. Some may think they are okay to drive until they are pulled over at a DWI or sobriety checkpoint. Some may even find themselves accused of a crime. Driving under the influence […]
Read MoreWhat are the Penalties for Shoplifting?
Posted March 12th, 2015 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Criminal Defense.
You have managed to get away with it in the past, and you figure there is no harm in trying again. Perhaps you just slipped that perfume bottle in your purse because the checkout line was too long. The fact remains that there are penalties for shoplifting. In fact, depending on the price tag of […]
Read MoreWhat Happens if You Get a DWI After a Car Accident
Posted March 9th, 2015 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Auto Accidents, Criminal Defense.
Did you enjoy this weekend’s St. Patrick’s Day parades? We’re sure a good time was had by all. Maybe you had too much of a good time. And after having a little too much to drink during the parade and decided to drive home anyway. But instead of arriving home, you get into a car […]
Read MoreDomestic Violence, Part 5: Punishment
Posted March 2nd, 2015 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence.
In the fifth and final part of our domestic violence series, we take a look at the punishments associated with domestic violence in New Jersey. As you can imagine, New Jersey does not take a domestic violence charge lightly. Unlike other criminal charges, where you may receive probation or a simple fine, in a domestic […]
Read MoreDomestic Violence, Part 4: Falsely Accused
Posted February 27th, 2015 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence.
In the fourth part of our domestic violence series, we discuss what happens if you are falsely accused of domestic violence and what you should do next. So let’s start with a scenario: You and your wife are having a heated argument. Although harsh words are said between the two of you, it never becomes […]
Read MoreDomestic Violence, Part 3: Definition
Posted February 25th, 2015 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence.
In the third part of our series on domestic violence, we’re going to take a look at the legal definition New Jersey uses for domestic violence and the punishments you could expect to receive if found guilty of the crime. Domestic violence is a serious problem in New Jersey. According to the New Jersey State […]
Read MoreWhen a Car Accident Becomes a Criminal Offense
Posted February 23rd, 2015 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Auto Accidents, Criminal Defense.
After getting into a car accident, one of the things you may be slapped with is a traffic ticket. It could for something simple, such as speeding. But there are some times that can a car accident is the result of a criminal offense. For instance, look at the case of the Tracy Morgan crash […]
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