Palumbocriminallaw’s Blog


"Provides criminal law resources, information and news for individuals accused of a crime, the academic community and those interested in criminal law."

Author: Anthony N. Palumbo practices at Palumbo & Renaud, which has offices in Cranford, N.J., and Elizabeth, N.J.

Blawg Related Categories: Criminal Justice • States • New Jersey • Solo / Small Firm

Recent Posts from Palumbocriminallaw’s Blog


  • Sexual Assault of Children

    Anthony N. Palumbo, Union County  NJ Child Sexual Abuse attorney Visit my website at  www.palumbo-renaud.com/PracticeAreas/Child-Molestation.asp for information on child molestation crime in NJ. The Sexual Assault of Children is a topic that is constantly in Union…

  • Stalking and Statutory Language

    Anthony N. Palumbo Stalking Defense Lawyer in New Jersey www.palumbo-renaud.com Recently in New Jersey a man was arrested and charged with stalking after he allegedly followed two young girls in Parsippany.  The accused is 39-years-old,…

  • Extended Term Sentencing in New Jersey

    New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney Anthony N. Palumbo www.palumbo-renaud.com “Extended term” sentencing in New Jersey is a mechanism by which a judge has the discretion to extend an individual’s sentence beyond the penalties normally associated…

  • Self Defense v. Imperfect Self Defense in New Jersey

    Anthony N. Palumbo New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney www.palumbo-renaud.com In New Jersey, a defendant may assert the justification of self defense (or defense of another) if the defendant honestly and reasonably believed that the use…

  • The Meaning of Disorderly Conduct & the First Amendment

    Union County Criminal Defense Lawyer Anthony N. Palumbo www.palumbo-renaud.com In Union County, New Jersey, Disorderly Conduct is a petty disorderly person’s offense that results when a person purposely disrupts public peace by using offensive language…

  • Aggravated Assault & Serious Bodily

    New Jersey Criminal Defense Lawyer Anthony N. Palumbo www.palumbo-renaud.com The legal definition of aggravated assault is an assault that is coupled with aggravating circumstances.  Aggravating circumstances include a deadly weapon, an explosion, serious bodily injury,…

  • Lost Property in New Jersey/Theft Crimes

    Anthony N. Palumbo New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney www.palumbo-renaud.com Under New Jersey law, N.J.S.A. 2C:20-6, a person who comes into control of the property of another person and knows that the property is lost…is guilty…

  • New Temporary Restraining Order Technology & Video Cameras

    Anthony N. Palumbo New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney www.palumbo-renaud.com The state of New Jersey takes the utmost precaution in protecting alleged victims of domestic violence, and allows a temporary restraining order to be issued against…

  • Prescription Drug Charges in New Jersey

    Anthony N. Palumbo New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney www.palumbo-renaud.com The state of New Jersey has the most pharmaceutical firms in the country condensed into one small area.  According to the DEA website, the most frequently…

  • Juvenile Sentencing Proceeding

    New Jersey Juvenile Defense Attorney Anthony N. Palumbo www.palumbo-renaud.com The juvenile sentencing procedure is a difficult time for most parents because it is when the course of the child’s future is determined.  An experienced New…