Indictable Crimes vs. Disorderly Persons Offenses: What’s the Difference?
Posted October 19th, 2018 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Criminal Defense.
It may have been a case of being in the wrong place at the wrong time. Or maybe you didn’t realize what you were doing was considered illegal. Or perhaps you didn’t do it. Whatever the case may be, you are under arrest for a crime in New Jersey. You go to your hearing to […]
Read MoreWhen It Looks Like You Could Go to Jail on Assault Charges
Posted December 12th, 2017 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Criminal Defense.
You feel entirely justified. After all, you only punched the guy in the nose after he said something derogatory about your sister. Meanwhile, even a few moments in cuffs has you concerned. Now that you’re facing assault charges, you are downright worried. Could you wind up in jail? First, you should be aware that under […]
Read MoreWhat is a Pre-Indictment Conference?
Posted November 15th, 2017 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Criminal Defense.
You were charged with a crime and it’s a doozy. You’re facing a punishment that includes years in prison plus massive fines. You’re nervous about just going to court, let alone what happens if you’re found guilty. However, instead of getting a court date, you are scheduled for a pre-indictment conference. What does this mean? […]
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 MoreCharged with an Indictable Offense? What You Need to Know
Posted August 31st, 2017 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Criminal Defense.
If you’re facing criminal charges for the first time, there’s a good chance the legal lingo goes over your head. You may not even know if you’re charged with an indictable offense. Additionally, you might not grasp the gravity of the situation. More than likely, you’re just hoping that it isn’t your ticket to incarceration. […]
Read MoreUnion City Municipal Ordinances: What You Need to Know
Posted March 30th, 2017 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Legal Topics.
You live or do business in Union City. You pride yourself on being a good citizen and do your best to follow the rules. There’s one problem. You really don’t know much about Union City’s municipal ordinances. Does this mean you could potentially find yourself in trouble? In your spare time, you might consider reviewing […]
Read MoreThe definition of each crime category in New Jersey
Posted December 16th, 2015 by Anthony Carbone, PC.
Categories: Criminal Defense.
When you are charged with a crime in New Jersey, you may discover that the charges are different than other states. For instance, instead of being charged with a misdemeanor offense, you receive a disorderly person offenses. What does each category mean? And what type of punishment are you facing with each charge? In New […]
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