Sayreville Players Could be Placed on Megan’s Law Registry
Posted October 13th, 2014 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Criminal Defense.
On Friday, seven players from the Sayreville football team were charged in the hazing scandal that has rocked the school. The players, who may be tried as adults, are accused of not only assault but sexual assault after four freshmen teammates said they were sexually assaulted by team members. These are very serious charges against […]
Read MoreSayerville Football Team May See Jail Time for Hazing Incidents
Posted October 10th, 2014 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Criminal Defense.
The Sayerville High School football team has been a constant presence in the headlines recently after allegations of severe hazing in the team’s locker room arose. As the story grew, the season was canceled by the school district and now prosecutors are examining reported incidents of harassment, bullying and intimidation. If the players are found […]
Read MoreIs a Verbal Threat Considered a Criminal Offense?
Posted September 29th, 2014 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Criminal Defense.
There’s nothing more frightening than being verbally threatened by someone. Even if the person never acts out on his/her threats, you may feel intimidated and there’s no way to protect yourself from harm. But did you know that even the slightest verbal threat can be considered a crime? According to New Jersey law, verbal harassment […]
Read MoreWhen Does Corporal Punishment Become Child Abuse?
Posted September 19th, 2014 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Criminal Defense.
An NFL player has been making headlines again. This time, it’s star running back Adrian Peterson who is accused of abusing his 4-year-old. According to Peterson, he was punishing the boy using a tree branch, just as he had when he was young. Experts believe Peterson had taken the punishment too far and now the […]
Read MoreDon’t Take a Shoplifting Charge Lightly
Posted September 17th, 2014 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Criminal Defense.
You may think shoplifting is a minor crime. And who is going to notice stealing one small item, especially since the store is filled with the same item. Although shoplifting might not carry the same punishments as a crime like assault and battery, it is still a crime and you can still expect to face […]
Read MoreIs there a difference between DUI and DWI?
Posted August 22nd, 2014 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Criminal Defense.
While on your way from the bar, you get stopped by the police. They ask you take a sobriety test and do a Breathalyzer. They say you are over the limit that you are being arrested for DWI. What makes DWI different than a DUI? Not much. Both charges mean that you were operating a […]
Read MoreMegan’s Law turns 20
Posted August 11th, 2014 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Criminal Defense.
In 1994, a 7-year-old girl was raped and murdered in her own neighborhood by a known sex offender. The crime led to the creation of Megan’s Law – legislation that requires all sex offenders to register where they are living so the community can be alerted. In addition, offenders are under constant supervision by the […]
Read MoreIs it criminal to misuse EFTs?
Posted July 24th, 2014 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Criminal Defense.
Bad check writing can be a serious criminal offense. Under New Jersey law, the amount of the check dictates the level of the crime. For example, it is a disorderly persons offense to pass a worthless check written for less than $200. When someone passes a bad check over that amount, the crime becomes an […]
Read MoreA rash of shootings has plagued Jersey City. What can be done?
Posted July 16th, 2014 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Criminal Defense.
In the past week, a rash of violence has broken out on the streets of Jersey City. Earlier this week, rookie police officer Melvin Santiago was shot and killed in the line of duty. Two people were taken to the hospital after being shot yesterday afternoon. And a man was shot after attacking an officer […]
Read More“Buzzed driving” carries the same dangers as drunk driving
Posted July 15th, 2014 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Criminal Defense.
Have you seen the latest billboards? The new signs throughout the state equate “buzzed driving” with driving while under the influence. What’s the point? The intent is to caution individuals whose inclination is to get behind the wheel without being in total control. Some states consider drunk driving a criminal offense. In New Jersey, it […]
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