Clifford E. Lazzaro's articles

When individuals are charged with a criminal offense, they will need the assistance of a New Jersey criminal attorney. A NJ criminal lawyer will be familiar with criminal court processes and can provide accused individuals with expert legal counsel and guidance.

In 1994, the State of New Jersey enacted the Registration and Community Notification Laws (RCNL). These laws, also known as Megan's law, compel convicted sex offenders to register with law enforcement.

The Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution provides protection for individuals against illegal search and seizure by law enforcement authorities

New Jersey statutory law prohibits driving while intoxicated and sets forth penalties for those convicted of this offense. An individual is considered to be driving under the influence when they are operating a vehicle or boat when they have a blood alcohol content (BAC) or .08 percent or greater.

There are a number of issues that can arise within or between a family for which legal counsel may become necessary. Oftentimes, issues involving the family are generally complex and difficult for individuals within the family to view objectively.

Child pornography is defined by law as the “visual depiction of minor children under the age of 18 engaging in sex acts such as sexual intercourse, masturbation or oral sex.

In the State of New Jersey, there were 590 traffic fatalities during 2008. While not all motor vehicle accidents result in fatalities, many of these accidents do result in minor to severe injuries for both drivers and passengers.

According to some estimates, almost 80 percent of internet-related crimes originate in the U.S. Based on this statistic alone, the reason for law enforcement's diligence in identifying and prosecuting those guilty of internet-related crimes is quite obvious.

Along with child custody, child support is an extremely contentious issue with which divorcing couples will inevitably be faced. Discussions involving money-related matters are often antagonistic even among couples that have the best of relationships.

In the State of New Jersey, being charged with a drug crime can severely, negatively impact the life of the accused individual. This is true whether the drug charge is filed in Superior Court or in Municipal Court.