What 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 […]
Read MoreChild Abuse is a Serious Crime in New Jersey
Posted February 13th, 2015 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Criminal Defense.
No one likes to think about child abuse. It’s hard to imagine anyone could hurt someone so innocent and young. But unfortunately, child abuse happens more often than you think. According to the US Department of Health & Human Services Children’s Bureau, 686,000 children nationwide were victims of abuse and neglect in 2012. The majority […]
Read MoreJail mandated for driving while suspended after DWI
Posted February 10th, 2015 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Criminal Defense.
A new court ruling means that jail is mandated for those driving while suspended after a DWI conviction. This equates to picking up the proverbial “Go to Jail” card for a minimum of 180 days. There are no substitutes for this punishment. No early release for good behavior. No house arrests. No program attendance. The […]
Read MoreChanges may be coming to New Jersey’s DUI penalties
Posted February 6th, 2015 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Criminal Defense.
There may be a change coming to the current DUI law in New Jersey. The state Senate had recently passed a bill that changes the DUI penalties for first-time offenders. Currently, the law states that if you are convicted of a DUI for the first time you can lose your license for three months to one year, […]
Read MoreGoing to a Super Bowl party? Beware the DUI
Posted January 30th, 2015 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Criminal Defense.
This weekend is a big party weekend for any football fan. Whether you’re cheering for the Patriots or Seahawks, chances are you’ll be somewhere where there is plenty of food, beverages, and good times. But it’s also a big weekend for DUIs. According to the National Highway of Traffic Safety Administration, 41 percent of motor […]
Read MoreDiversionary programs for criminal offenses
Posted January 20th, 2015 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Criminal Defense.
Let’s face it. Everyone can make a mistake. More than likely, it is the reason that there are diversionary programs in place for certain criminal offenses. Diversionary programs? What exactly does that mean? In short, diversionary programs are set up by the court and can result in the dismissal of a case with certain requirements. […]
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