Facebook Live’s Connection to Crime
Posted February 20th, 2018 by Anthony Carbone.
Categories: Legal Topics.
By Guest Blogger Attorney John F. Marchiano Facebook has changed the way we live, work and play, but it has also added a new dimension to crime. Facebook Live has been used to broadcast numerous acts of violence in real-time, leading to questions about censorship, legal obligations of those who viewed a crime online, and […]
Read MoreWhy Is It Illegal to Pump Your Own Gas in New Jersey?
Posted February 19th, 2018 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Legal Topics.
The Garden State distinguishes itself from other states for a variety of reasons. If you aren’t a resident of New Jersey or really haven’t spent much time traveling through the state, then this example of uniqueness might surprise you. Pumping your own gasoline in New Jersey is illegal. But, how and why is this happening? […]
Read MoreSocial Media and New Jersey Law
Posted February 5th, 2018 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Legal Topics.
Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat, LinkedIn, YouTube, or Instagram; we all use them. Social media is a part of the fabric of most people’s lives in some way, shape, or form. However, things (like embarrassing pictures) are sometimes posted about you that you might not want your employer to see because it could have negative connotations towards […]
Read MoreWhy You Should Be Worried about Your Text Messages
Posted January 30th, 2018 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Legal Topics.
Just about everyone remembers a time before text messages. If you had something to discuss, you merely picked up the phone and talked. Unless someone was recording the conversation, the words exchanged were only heard between the parties. Are technology changes for the better? In some cases, the advantages of text messaging speak for themselves. […]
Read MoreNew Year, New Laws
Posted January 3rd, 2018 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Legal Topics.
At the beginning of each year, change is always on the horizon. As is evident in the phrase “new year, new me.” In New Jersey, the beginning of the new year means new laws or changes to existing laws that govern the Garden State. Tax changes set forth by Governor Chris Christie are among the […]
Read MoreAn Interesting Perspective on Cell Phones to Document Evidence in Jersey City, NJ
Posted December 19th, 2017 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Legal Topics.
If you don’t use a cell phone as part of your daily life, you’re in a small minority. In fact, a national research group reports that 92% of Americans own some type of mobile device. More than three-quarters of the population essentially owns a portable computer in the form of a smartphone. With all that […]
Read MoreDon’t Drink and… Drone?
Posted December 13th, 2017 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Legal Topics.
Drones are probably one of the top gift options for your favorite tech junkie this holiday season. And, if you already own or know someone who owns a drone, you know how easy it is to have a few drinks, go out in the backyard, and let that drone rip through the air. However, according […]
Read MoreThe Holidays: A Good Reminder of the Need for Fire Safety
Posted December 5th, 2017 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Legal Topics.
More than likely, you’ve seen the reminders. Whenever clocks go ahead or behind, it’s time to check your batteries in your smoke alarm. Meanwhile, there should be a further caveat. Use the holidays as a good reminder for fire safety. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) provides some very interesting information on winter holiday fires. […]
Read MoreThe Degrees of Crime In New Jersey
Posted October 23rd, 2017 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Legal Topics.
Most people who have watched a television crime saga have heard the term crimes of the first degree or something along those lines. However, do you know what that means? Is there more than one degree of crime? Are these crimes hot or cold? Alright, maybe not that, but you see what we’re getting at. […]
Read MoreThe Weird Laws of New Jersey
Posted October 18th, 2017 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Legal Topics.
Each state has laws that are commonly known by the majority of the population. However, there are some laws that aren’t commonly known. They can even be a little whacky. Take, for example, some of New Jersey’s lesser known laws. State Laws After some extensive research into our own state’s statutes, the Law Offices of […]
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