Why It is Important to Have Confidence in your Lawyer
Posted February 7th, 2017 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Legal Topics.
How did you choose your attorney? Were you personally referred? Did you do a Google search and retain the first name that came up? More than likely, you were careful in the selection. With that said, let’s emphasize the reasons it is important to have confidence in your lawyer. Any type of legal case can […]
Read MoreWhy Your Lawyer Really Needs You to Tell the Truth
Posted December 13th, 2016 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Legal Topics.
First, a disclaimer. We are not here as the moral police. There are clear reasons why your lawyer needs you to tell the truth. It may mean keeping quiet instead of speaking to the police. It surely is the best option in dealing with your own legal representation. Although the truth won’t necessarily “set you […]
Read MoreFive Simple Laws You Should Know Exist in New Jersey
Posted September 13th, 2016 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Legal Topics.
Consider this a public service announcement. Most clients come to us after they have been charged with an offense. They are often surprised by the existence of some very simple laws. Unfortunately, ignorance is not considered a defense under the law. Such was the case for Ana Mercado. It wasn’t bad enough that Ana had […]
Read MoreWhy You Shouldn’t Really Ignore a Municipal Court Summons
Posted September 8th, 2016 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Legal Topics.
You might think of it as a simple traffic ticket. Or, perhaps your neighbor has brought you to court for harassment. However, a municipal court summons is nothing to ignore. We’ll tell you the reasons why you should be concerned. Let’s start with Mark Simmons. He’s lived in the same house for a long time. […]
Read MoreWhat You Should Know About OPRA and Your Lawsuit
Posted September 6th, 2016 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Legal Topics.
Are you familiar with the acronym OPRA? The letters stand for the Open Public Records Act. It’s quite possible that it might be used as an effective tool in your lawsuit. In fact, it might even make your case. The law regarding OPRA is spelled out in NJSA 47:1A-1 et seq. It is specifically designed […]
Read MoreSummertime Safety Tips, Part 14: Say Goodbye to Summer!
Posted September 2nd, 2016 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Legal Topics.
It’s Labor Day weekend — the unofficial end to summer and the last entry of our Summertime Safety Tips blog series. And as we do every holiday weekend, we want to make sure you stay safe if you’re hitting the roadways to visit friends and family. Especially this weekend with the effects of Hurricane Hermine […]
Read MoreFive Simple Things You Should Know About CDL Violations
Posted August 16th, 2016 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Legal Topics.
If you have a commercial driver’s license, you likely depend on it to put money in your pocket. The last thing you need to do is lose the privilege of maintaining a CDL. There are at least five simple things you should know about CDL violations. And, why it is important to have an experienced […]
Read MoreShould You Care about the Court of Public Opinion?
Posted July 5th, 2016 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Legal Topics.
The Court of Public Opinion. Do you know what it is? Is it something you should be worried about if you’re facing criminal charges or involved in a lawsuit? Learn how your actions might put you in the public eye. We’ll start with a story that has been in the headlines for the last year. […]
Read More5 Things You Need to Know About DMV Points
Posted June 9th, 2016 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Legal Topics.
Did you receive a traffic ticket? Then you may be subject to DMV points. In case, you’re not sure, DMV is short for the State of New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission. You may be tempted to fill in the back of the summons and plead guilty. Before you do, read ahead about motor vehicle points. […]
Read MoreNew New Jersey Legislation Aimed at Regulating Uber, Lyft Drivers
Posted May 18th, 2016 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Legal Topics.
For the past few years, ridesharing companies such as Uber and Lyft have become extremely popular throughout the country. These companies allow people to summon a ride with just a touch of a button on their smartphones. But questions have risen about ridesharing companies, specifically the drivers. Unlike taxi cabs and limos, where drivers have […]
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