Posted by Carmine R. Villani | Aug 03, 2015 |
Felonies, Crimes, and Disorderly Persons Charges in NJ
Disorderly conduct in NJ (N.J.S.A. 2C:33-2) encompasses many different types of behavior and often accompanies other charges such as simple assault and loitering. And since the New Jersey laws can seem confusing to decipher; it's unders...
Posted by Carmine R. Villani | Jul 21, 2015 |
Just recently, six residents were arrested in a Monmouth County Drug Bust. Officers arrested five residents from Neptune and one Toms River man on drug possession and distribution charges. According to the Asbury Park Press, The Monmouth County Prosecutor's Narcotic Strike Force and t...
Posted by Carmine R. Villani | Jul 08, 2015 |
Facing a restraining order is indeed a stressful situation and the entry of a final restraining order (FRO) in NJ has real and permanent consequences. A restraining order by definition will stem from a domestic violence situation, and will result in restricted communication and contact with the c...
Posted by Carmine R. Villani | Jun 30, 2015 |
Despite knowing the New Jersey law, year after year, residents often buy fireworks in Pennsylvania and bring them back home. Most garden state residents know that buying, selling or distributing fireworks in NJ is illegal, but there are those who may have just moved to the state or perhaps visiti...
Posted by Carmine R. Villani | Jun 28, 2015 |
Has your teenager been caught and charged with underage drinking or possession of alcohol at a recent New Jersey party or concert? As a parent, your mind is probably racing with questions. “Will my child have this on their record forever?” “Can this charge be dismissed?” “Will it keep my child fr...
Posted by Carmine R. Villani | Jun 24, 2015 |
In New Jersey, offenses that are considered a “felony” in other jurisdictions are actually referred to as a crime; and a “misdemeanor” in other states is called a disorderly person's offense. Sometimes there is some confusion because of the different terminology used in New Jersey from that used ...
Posted by Carmine R. Villani | Jun 18, 2015 |
Last year, heroin-related overdoses caused 225 more deaths in New Jersey than car accidents and it's continuing to get worse according to recent statistics. In fact, heroin deaths have been on the rise for more than four years in New Jersey.
Heroin-related Deaths by NJ County
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Posted by Carmine R. Villani | Jun 11, 2015 |
Everywhere we go, nearly all of us are connected; just a smartphone away from almost any kind of information in the world. No matter where we are (at home, on our commute, during school) we can browse the internet, check Facebook, take high definition pictures and even slow motion video. But ther...
Posted by Carmine R. Villani | Jun 09, 2015 |
For some young adults and teenagers in New Jersey, waiting until their twenty-first birthday feels way too long to experience their first drink. Many college students and even high school teens try to use fake ids to get into bars and clubs or to buy alcohol for house parties. Underage drinking i...
Posted by Carmine R. Villani | Jun 02, 2015 |
Humans naturally don't want to be restrained. Our fight-or-flight survival mechanism (also known as fight, flight, freeze or fawn response) is a physiological reaction that occurs in response to a perceived harmful event, attack or threat to survival. It can be a response that happens in the pres...
Posted by Carmine R. Villani | May 28, 2015 |
What's All the Commotion About?
The days of unrest that hit Baltimore following the controversial arrest and death of Freddie Gray caused Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan to declare a state of emergency and deploy the National Guard to restore order. Almost 500 people were arrested and over 100 officers...
Posted by Carmine R. Villani | May 25, 2015 |
Social Media Takes Down NJ Mayor's Son with an Arrest for Criminal Mischief and Vandalism
Criminal mischief generally includes what is commonly known as vandalism, dealing mainly with crimes committed against property such as defacing someone's building with graffiti or breaking the windows of a ...
Posted by Carmine R. Villani | May 22, 2015 |
Many New Jersey seniors are gearing up for graduation season and looking forward to the house parties that often accompany the ceremonious occasion. But, it's important to note, if alcohol becomes a part of those special events, both the parents and the graduating teen stand to get in serio...
Posted by Carmine R. Villani | May 19, 2015 |
When cocaine or heroin users are arrested for possession, prison isn't their only option – there is also something called NJ Drug Court. In order to better get to the true root of drug crimes and better rehabilitate offenders motivated by their addictions, New Jersey has instituted “drug courts”...
Posted by Carmine R. Villani | May 17, 2015 |
Can You Avoid School Employment Disqualification?
Today's job market is competitive enough, and many employers don't want pot smokers or marijuana users working with their money or supervising their employees, especially if the job involves children. Criminal background checks for teachers are r...
Posted by Carmine R. Villani | May 09, 2015 |
Being uncooperative during the course of an investigation such as lying, giving a police officer a false name or misleading information, destroying evidence, interfering with an arrest or providing a fake ID can all be considered serious criminal offenses in New Jersey.
Spoliation of Ev...
Posted by Carmine R. Villani | May 07, 2015 |
A real estate license is the lifeblood of every agent. Yet every year, thousands lose their licenses. Some are considered criminals, others may be considered incompetent, yet others may be victims of unfortunate circumstances. At Villani & DeLuca P.C., we understand how painful it can be for real...
Posted by Carmine R. Villani | May 01, 2015 |
During the summer months at the New Jersey Shore, underage drinking is considered one of the top problems among the community. Even with public education campaigns and strict laws in place to fight teen drinking, it's still a number one concern in Monmouth and Ocean Counties. Underage alcohol law...
Posted by Carmine R. Villani | Apr 20, 2015 |
Very few things have divided our nation quite like the debate over medical marijuana has. Cannabis has a long history of use for medicinal reasons, spanning over hundreds of years. In fact, it was once totally legal in the United States, and was regulated by legislature, including the Pure ...
Posted by Carmine R. Villani | Apr 18, 2015 |
Anytime alcohol is involved, what starts as a conversations can quickly escalate into a debate, disagreement and result in a bar fight. If someone is injured during a bar fight, you might find yourself slapped with a criminal assault charge.
In New Jersey, you can be charged with fighting if...
Posted by Carmine R. Villani | Mar 03, 2015 |
In Washington, there has been a change in the conversation about the criminal justice system in the United States. More politicians seem to be pushing for less incarceration for non-violent crimes. Could this be the beginning of a change to the criminal justice system that affects crimina...
Posted by Carmine R. Villani | Mar 02, 2015 |
The criminal process may seem overwhelming at first, but it is really just a series of steps that are laid out by the state in order to determine whether someone is innocent or guilty. If you were charged with a crime in New Jersey, you should familiarize yourself with the steps of the criminal p...
Posted by Carmine R. Villani | Dec 23, 2014 |
Communication between spouses may not be used as evidence in court during criminal investigation. Spousal privilege is an important right that protects people's marriages from being exposed in court. However, the New Jersey Assembly passed a new bill on Dec. 15 that would allow for an exception t...
Posted by Carmine R. Villani | Dec 13, 2014 |
Arrested? Were You Read Your Rights?
Many who have faced arrest often argue that they were not “read their rights” when they were in custody. These “rights” are called Miranda Rights. At the time you are placed under arrest, the officer must read you your Miranda rights, or right to remain silent...
Posted by Carmine R. Villani | Dec 10, 2014 |
The last thing anyone wants to deal with is being wrongly accused of a crime but, unfortunately, it can happen. Many believe that “everything will be OK” because they are innocent … and innocent people cannot be convicted of a crime, right? Wrong. If you have been wrongfully convicted of a crime ...