News and Updates
Interesting Case Argued Before the Supreme Court Recently: Can the Police Promise Leniency for Giving a Confession?
In a recent case argued before the New Jersey Supreme Court the question arose can the police promise PTI or leniency in return for Waiving of the suspects Miranda rights and a subsequent confession?
Does anyone know that in New Jersey the Age of Consent for All Sexual Offenses Has Increased to 18-Years of Age?
On August 14, 2013 Governor Chris Christie signed a new child pornography law which defines a child as anyone under 18-years of age.
How to Defend Your Criminal Case in New Jersey Superior Criminal Courts
Most people have watched the reality show, “The First 48-Hours”, in which the theme of the show is the necessity of law enforcement to solve the crime in the first 48-hours of the alleged crime.
The Post-Conviction Relief (PCR) Motion an Analysis of New Jersey Criminal Law, Through the Michael Skakel Case
Defendant Michael Skakel was indicted for the murder of Martha Moxley in Connecticut in 1975. Twenty-seven years (2002) later Mr. Skakel was convicted of the crime and has been incarcerated ever since.
Can You Expunge Federal Crimes and Misdemeanors in New Jersey? Answer No.
After a federal criminal case is dismissed the question is always asked by my clients is can I now get this arrest expunged?
New Jersey State Prison Inmates Have no State Remedy in New Jersey for State Tort Claims for Personal Injuries Caused by Other Inmate Assaults
N.J.S. 59:5-2(b)(4) states that the State of New Jersey and its employees (correctional officers) are absolutely immunity and are not liable for any injury caused by a prisoner to any other prisoner.
New Jersey Supreme Court Takes Step Backwards in Protection of the Accused Right to Effective Assistance of Counsel
In State v. Miller, the New Jersey Supreme Court took a step backwards in defense of the accused right to effective assistance of counsel by affirming a conviction in which the public defender, on the day of trial, met the defendant-client.
Defending the Possession with Intent to Distribute Case in Superior Court-Hudson County, Jersey City, by Criminal Defense Attorney Vincent J. Sanzone, Jr.
It is without argument that the majority of criminal cases on the docket in Superior Court, Hudson County are the controlled dangerous substance (CDS) offenses.
It Is Time that Phone Companies Stop Ripping Off Families and Criminal Defense Attorneys that Need to Communicate with State Prison Inmates by Telephone
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has finally decided to vote on a resolution after 10-years to stop phone companies such as Global Tel Link (GTL) from overcharging attorneys and inmates and their families for phone service from county and state prisons.
Governor Christie Likely to Sign Bill Allowing First time Offenders Conditional Discharge for Disorderly and Petty Disorderly Offenses in Municipal Court
For the first time, if the governor signs the bill, persons charged with municipal court offenses will have the opportunity to apply for conditional discharge or PTI (as known in Superior Court).
Belleville New Jersey Cops Acted With Excessive Force in Firing 30 Shots at Dante Cespedes for Allegedly Lunging with Knifes
In what appears to be another insistence of excessive force and poorly trained police officers, three Belleville Township police officers gunned down a man with a knife.
Criminal Defense Attorney Vincent J. Sanzone, Jr., Predicts a Not Guilty Verdict on All Counts for George Zimmerman.
Although mentioned rarely by the legal commentators in the Zimmerman trial, the affirmative defense of self-defense is a complete defense and the State must prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the defendant, Mr. Zimmerman did not act in self-defense.