What happens in municipal court?
Posted June 4th, 2015 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Legal Topics.
There are a few reasons why you may be ordered to appear in municipal court. Perhaps you are accused of a traffic violation or a shoplifting offense. Your neighbor may have brought you to court with noise complaints. Whatever the charges, it is important to know what happens in municipal court. Ordered to Appear in […]
Read MoreWhat is the criminal law procedure in New Jersey?
Posted April 24th, 2015 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Criminal Defense, Legal Topics.
You might have made a stupid mistake and now you’re going to have to pay for it. You’re nervous and not sure what happens next. It can be an overwhelming experience, one that you probably don’t want to deal with. Sure, dealing with the criminal legal process can be frightening. But knowing what will happen […]
Read MoreBefore filing your lawsuit, know your time limits
Posted April 9th, 2015 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Legal Topics, Personal Injury.
If you are an adult and have been injured in any type of accident, you may be wondering if there are time limits for filing your lawsuit against the culpable party. The answer is a resounding yes. In legal terms, these time limits are referred to as the statute of limitations. For purposes of this […]
Read MoreThe consequences for failing to appear in court
Posted March 31st, 2015 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Legal Topics.
Perhaps you merely forgot the date of your court appearance. Maybe you were afraid to face the proverbial music. Think again. There may be consequences for failing to appear in court. You could make a somewhat simple matter evolve into a bad situation. If you are issued a summons in municipal court for either parking […]
Read MoreWatch your social media posts
Posted March 24th, 2015 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Legal Topics.
We have one simple warning for those who like to overshare their lives on the Internet: Watch your social media posts. You never know when something that seemed inconsequential at the time will come back to bite you. Learn about privacy settings and the importance of shielding your personal life on the Internet. For certain, […]
Read MoreWhat is obstruction of justice?
Posted March 19th, 2015 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Criminal Defense, Legal Topics.
To some, it may appear that police officials routinely issue obstruction of justice charges for anyone who refuses to cooperate with them. Obstruction of justice charges are criminal offenses, but are not lawful in some circumstances. What is Obstruction of Justice? The law pertaining to the charge of obstruction of justice is found in N.J.S.A. […]
Read MoreThe importance of filing a report for your accident
Posted March 10th, 2015 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Legal Topics.
One of the area newspapers runs an interesting column concerning consumer affairs. Most recently, they ran an article that stresses the importance of filing a report. Whether your claim involves a slip and fall in a big box store or a motor vehicle accident, it is important that a proper report is filed. In this particular […]
Read MoreCommon legal terms for everyday use
Posted February 3rd, 2015 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Legal Topics.
Although some words used in legal documents are more complicated than others are, there are many commonly used legal terms. A quick primer on some frequently encountered words in law cases may be beneficial to understanding not only your case, but also news articles regarding a legal matter. Name of the individual/organization bringing a case: […]
Read MoreThese strange laws are still on New Jersey’s books
Posted January 22nd, 2015 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Legal Topics.
If you find it necessary to drive over a sidewalk, make sure you limit your speed to less than 4 mph. This includes if you are riding over the sidewalk on your horse. This is just one of the strange laws that are a part of New Jersey’s statutes. Since the law exists, charges may […]
Read MoreWhat is arbitration?
Posted November 25th, 2014 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Legal Topics, Personal Injury.
If you are a party in a lawsuit involving personal injury, your first quest for justice will not be in the courtroom. In New Jersey, arbitration is attempted as a means to end a case. Arbitration is mandatory for personal injury cases, with the exception of professional malpractice and products liability actions. What does this […]
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