Changes 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. […]
Read MoreGoing out this New Year’s Eve? Stay safe.
Posted December 31st, 2014 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Criminal Defense.
It’s the end of 2014. And to celebrate the coming of 2015, you may be going out on the town tonight, just like everyone else. The Law Offices of Anthony Carbone wishes everyone will stay safe this evening and whatever you do, don’t drink and drive! To make sure your New Year’s Eve stays fun, here are some tips to […]
Read MoreFaced With Harassment Charges?
Posted December 11th, 2014 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Criminal Defense.
If someone has filed harassment charges against you, you are not alone. The highest number of citizen complaints filed in municipal court has one theme: They all involve harassment charges. Often people go to court hoping to circumvent the matter from turning ugly and violent. Some of the charges may be valid. There are also circumstances […]
Read MoreSometimes a Wrong Turn Can Become Traffic Violation
Posted December 2nd, 2014 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Criminal Defense.
In some instances, a wrong turn can cause you to stray from your intended destination. In other circumstances, wrong turns can become illegal ones. Illegal turns can equate to a traffic violation. Wrong turns and traffic tickets can be an expensive proposition. U-Turns It may have started as a misunderstanding of the instructions ordered by […]
Read MoreWhat You Should Do After a Sexual Assault
Posted November 24th, 2014 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Criminal Defense.
Sexual assault has been in the news lately. Recently the University of Virginia has shut down fraternities after a student described being sexually assault by frat brothers in 2012. In celebrity news, a growing number of women have accused comedian Bill Cosby of rape. In addition, there’s the Sayreville football players who will be charged as […]
Read MoreWhat does a DWI arrest mean?
Posted November 20th, 2014 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Criminal Defense.
Take a ride down Washington Avenue in Hoboken and you will likely see scores of people lined up in a somewhat orderly fashion. One might wonder if they are buying tickets to a hot event, or even hoping to receive something at no cost. Neither. The crowd is all hoping to see Bartolo “Buddy” Valastro, […]
Read MoreHow Will the Red Light Camera Program Termination Affect Us?
Posted November 18th, 2014 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Criminal Defense.
On first glance, red light camera tickets appeared to be a solid solution to cutting down traffic accidents. The theory was that some people mind their pocketbooks more than their safety. The silver lining to this violation technique filled municipal coffers with additional revenue. If that’s all true, why is New Jersey discontinuing its red […]
Read MoreWill refusing to answer the officer’s questions lead to a DUI?
Posted November 14th, 2014 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Criminal Defense.
You had one drink after work today before driving home. However, while on your way home, you are stopped the police. After asking for your license, the officer asks if you had been drinking. Obviously you don’t want to lie to the police, but you don’t want to get in trouble. Is there a right […]
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