Watch 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 […]
Read MorePaying Homage to Those Who Served Our Country
Posted November 11th, 2014 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Legal Topics.
Today is Veterans Day. Most of our musings are dedicated to ensuring your legal protection in personal injury, family law and criminal matters. However, we would like to take this opportunity to pay homage to our vets. We would also like to apprise you of some benefits limited to just today, and refer you for […]
Read MoreUnderstanding the court system in New Jersey
Posted October 28th, 2014 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Legal Topics.
To the non-attorney, understanding the court system can be a confusing task. What determines which types of cases are heard in which courts? Here’s a simple primer that should quickly answer those questions. Let’s start with municipal court, the first on the chain for many types of cases. Municipal judges hear traffic offenses, among other […]
Read MoreSmoke alarms can save your life
Posted October 23rd, 2014 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Legal Topics.
Mark your calendars. This Sunday at 2 am it’s time to set your clock back. Fire safety officials urge you to use the change in time as a reminder to swap out the batteries in your smoke detectors. The time change will give you another hour of sleep. The smoke alarm check may save your […]
Read MoreWas Your Firing a Case of Wrongful Termination?
Posted September 3rd, 2014 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Legal Topics.
You’re a good employee. You do your job, you don’t come in late or take much sick time. You always thought that even if you weren’t the best employee, you were still a valuable team player and there was no cause for your employer to fire you. But then, the fateful day comes. Your boss […]
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