New 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 […]
Read MoreCan I Miss Jury Duty Because of Work?
Posted October 5th, 2017 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Legal Topics.
When, not if, you receive your jury duty summons, you’ll probably be thinking of how much of a burden it will be or how you can avoid going. You probably should reconsider those thoughts. According to the United States District Court, any person summoned for jury duty who fails to respond or appear may be […]
Read MoreWhat You Need to Know about Jury Trials
Posted September 27th, 2017 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Legal Topics.
If you’re like most people, you’re worried about your day in court. Of course, you may not be entirely sure how you feel about a jury trial. You might even envision a bunch of strangers huddled in a room like a scene out of 12 Angry Men. Hollywood may be only one source of your […]
Read MoreWhat is an Expert Witness and Why is One Important?
Posted September 21st, 2017 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Legal Topics.
If you are involved in any type of litigation, an expert witness can help make or break your case. For example, one type of expert witness may focus on assigning blame in a products liability case. Another may offer an opinion concerning custody issues in a family law matter. Nevertheless, not every lawsuit requires the […]
Read MoreWhat Penalties are You Facing for Your Traffic Ticket?
Posted July 6th, 2017 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Legal Topics.
You might not think it’s such a big deal. After all, your friend went to court without a lawyer and got his traffic ticket dismissed. However, you should know that every situation is different. Moreover, you should understand the penalties you could be facing for your traffic citation. Traffic violations come with a number of […]
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