If you are under arrest, you better know your rights
Posted January 22nd, 2014 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Criminal Defense.
If you watched any movies or TV shows, you know that one of the first things the police does after arresting you is read you your Miranda warnings. This is definitely a case of art reflecting life; if you are arrested, before the police can interrogate you, you must be informed of your rights, which […]
Read MoreThe knockout game: What you need to know
Posted January 16th, 2014 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Criminal Defense.
Have you heard of “the knockout game?” It’s been in the news recently. What happens is stranger will approach you on the street and will violently punch you with one hit, in an attempt to knock you out. The person is not trying to do this for any criminal reason. To him/her, it’s just part of […]
Read MoreWhat Happens if You Fail a Drug Test
Posted January 16th, 2014 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Criminal Defense.
You’re nervous. You just got the job of a lifetime. But before you can start work officially, you need to pass a required drug test. And you have been smoking marijuana regularly for the past six months. You search the Internet looking for home remedies and follow the directions. But alas, you fail the drug […]
Read MoreLet Us Help You Expunge Your Criminal Past
Posted January 9th, 2014 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Criminal Defense.
A criminal history is nothing to laugh about. It leaves a giant black mark on your record. It can affect getting a job, buying a home, or even trying to get custody of your children during a divorce case. There’s nothing worse than being judged for something you have done when you were young and […]
Read MoreHeroin Abuse is on the Rise in Jersey City
Posted January 9th, 2014 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Criminal Defense.
According to a recent report released by NJ.com, Jersey City was named as the second town in New Jersey to have the highest number of reported cases of heroin and opiate abuse. In 2012, 1,127 incidents were reported and 2013, police had arrested a 15-year-old boy and seized 59 bags of suspected heroin. It’s very scary […]
Read MoreDid you get a DUI you didn’t deserve?
Posted January 3rd, 2014 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Criminal Defense.
So you went to a New Year’s Eve bash and you had a great time. But, knowing you had to drive home at the end of the night, you stayed sober, having only one drink. When driving home, a police officer pulls you over and says he detects alcohol on your breath. You do the […]
Read MoreUnderstanding Megan’s Law
Posted December 26th, 2013 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Criminal Defense.
No one likes to talk about it. It’s a highly personal, intrusive, and embarrassing subject. But sex crimes unfortunately do happen, even in New Jersey. And the one thing that no one wants is to live next door to someone who has committed a sex crime. We have all heard about Megan’s Law. In simple […]
Read MoreWhat to expect if you commit a crime in New Jersey
Posted December 26th, 2013 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Criminal Defense.
Did you get into some criminal trouble this holiday season? It can be a scary process for anyone. Let us help you make it a little less stressful! If you committed a crime in New Jersey, this is what you will expect to happen: A police officer will arrest you if it believed that you […]
Read MoreI got a DUI…what happens next?
Posted December 19th, 2013 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Criminal Defense.
There was no way you could have avoided it. You were caught driving under the influence. What now? As we explained before, New Jersey is pretty tough when it comes to DUIs, even if it is your first offense. This is what you can expect if you are convicted of a DUI: For a first conviction, […]
Read MoreGot Caught Shoplifting…Now What?
Posted December 19th, 2013 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Criminal Defense.
You really like that blouse. It’s perfect, and after trying it on, it looks perfect on you. But the price is just a bit out of your price range. But hey, it’s the holiday season and the store is packed. Surely, no one is going to notice if you just slip out of the store […]
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