Could 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 […]
Read MoreHigh Chance of Not Being Lucky for Underage Drinking
Posted March 17th, 2016 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Criminal Defense.
Last year on St. Patrick’s Day, Sean and his friends decided it was a good day to take the Path into the city and enjoy the parade. The three were home for a few days on Army leave. At nineteen, Sean looked older and managed to pick up a six pack at a local liquor […]
Read MoreHow much does it Cost to Install a Breathalyzer in your Car?
Posted February 25th, 2016 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Criminal Defense.
Some people like to have their cars equipped with the latest gadgets. Few consider voluntarily installing a Breathalyzer in their vehicle. What exactly is the cost of installing such a device in your car? Can you be required to do so? Ignition Interlock Devices Actually a Breathalyzer is actually a brand name for a device […]
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