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Villani & DeLuca's blogs are a resource for local news and information pertaining to various legal topics. To see blog posts covering a particular practice area, select the appropriate link below. You can also view a list of the firm's most recent posts on all areas of law at the bottom of this page.
The information in these blog posts should not be construed as formal legal advice nor the formation of an attorney/client relationship.

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Monmouth County Drug Bust

Posted by Carmine R. Villani | Jul 21, 2015 | 0 Comments

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...

Can My NJ Restraining Order be Dismissed?

Posted by Carmine R. Villani | Jul 08, 2015 | 0 Comments

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...

Caught with Fireworks in New Jersey?

Posted by Carmine R. Villani | Jun 30, 2015 | 0 Comments

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...

Crime and Disorderly Persons Offense in NJ

Posted by Carmine R. Villani | Jun 24, 2015 | 0 Comments

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 ...

Heroin Epidemic on the Rise in New Jersey

Posted by Carmine R. Villani | Jun 18, 2015 | 0 Comments

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 According to...

Upskirting Could be Made a Third-Degree Offense

Posted by Carmine R. Villani | Jun 11, 2015 | 0 Comments

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...

Resisting the Urge to Resist Arrest

Posted by Carmine R. Villani | Jun 02, 2015 | 0 Comments

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...

Rioting and Disorderly Conduct In NJ

Posted by Carmine R. Villani | May 28, 2015 | 0 Comments

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...

Criminal Mischief and Vandalism

Posted by Carmine R. Villani | May 25, 2015 | 0 Comments

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 ...

NJ Drug Court: Alternative to Prison for Drug Users

Posted by Carmine R. Villani | May 19, 2015 | 0 Comments

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”...

Obstruction Of Justice in New Jersey

Posted by Carmine R. Villani | May 09, 2015 | 0 Comments

  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...

Real Estate Professionals and Criminal Convictions

Posted by Carmine R. Villani | May 07, 2015 | 0 Comments

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...

Bar Fight Assault Charges: Think Before You Swing

Posted by Carmine R. Villani | Apr 18, 2015 | 0 Comments

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...

How Does an Indictment Work in New Jersey?

Posted by Carmine R. Villani | Mar 02, 2015 | 0 Comments

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...

Were You Read Your Miranda Rights in NJ?

Posted by Carmine R. Villani | Dec 13, 2014 | 0 Comments

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...

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