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DWI Lawyers in Berkeley NJ

Charged With DWI? Get Assistance From a DUI Lawyer

NJ takes drunk driving seriously. A DUI or DWI conviction will end up meaning substantial repercussions and penalties. You need legal assistance if you or a loved one was recently hit with a DWI or DUI. A practiced Berkeley, NJ DWI attorney can assist you with the best possible legal strategy.
In the event of a charge for driving under the influence, lawyers from Villani & DeLuca can assist you. Our lawyers know and understand the intricacies of DWI law and they have the track record to prove it. New Jersey DUI attorneys will improve the outlook of your DUI trial.

What are the DWI laws in NJ?

If you were recently pulled over at a sobriety roadblock or pulled over by law enforcement for suspicion of driving drunk, you may currently be confronting serious DWI charges. Law enforcement is authorized to perform a field sobriety test if there is reasonable cause to think that you may be legally intoxicated. If there is enough reason to suspect alcohol has been consumed by the driver, a police officer may also ask you to breath into the Alcotest®. You are not permitted to operate a vehicle with a blood alcohol concentration reading that exceeds 0.08%.

NJ Lawyers Trained in DWI Law

If you are looking for a DUI lawyer, partner Carmine Villani, Esq. can build your legal defense strategy. Mr. Villani is a member of the National College of DWI Defense and has years of experience defending clients in New Jersey. The legal defense team at Villani & DeLuca strives to have DWI charges reduced or dropped for those who hire use.

Lawyers With Alcotest® and Breathalyzer Training

The Draeger Alcotest® 7110 and Breathalyzer devices need to be performed according to guidelines set by the state in order to produce exact measurements and be considered admissible in court. Carmine Villani specializes in the assessment of these procedures. Thanks to the same training that New Jersey police officers get for breath tests, Mr. Villani will take note of police procedures, machine calibration and the maintenance of the device in order to help build a solid defense for you.

Understanding the Standardized Field Sobriety Test (SFST)

If a Standardized Field Sobriety Test (SFST) is not given correctly, any results that an officer sees as evidence are not permissible and will not justify probable cause for a breath test. Your DWI lawyer at Villani & DeLuca will help you by recognizing discrepancies in the way your DUI arrest was handled.

Drug-Related DUI Arrests

If a police officerhas reason to think that a driver is driving under the influence of a substance other than alcohol, he or she will implement the drug recognition evaluation (DRE) to prove the suspicion. Errors do occur when an officer uses the DRE to decide if a driver is doing drugs and driving. When these mistakes take place, you need an attorney familiar with DRE working for you. Villani & DeLuca will search for errors made during your arrest to protect your rights.

Challenging Charges With a NJ DWI Lawyer

If you are convicted of driving while intoxicated, you will face the suspension of a license as well as a maximum fine of $1,000. You may also be required to drive with an interlock ignition device once your license is reinstated. Multiple DUI arrests and a higher blood alcohol percentage will lead to more serious consequences.
Were you incorrectly charged with DUI in Berkeley, New Jersey? A blood alcohol percentage above 0.08% can occur through an incorrect reading by the Alcotest®. Villani & DeLuca will pursue a defense that focuses on improper procedure and malfunctioning equipment readings if you believe you were wrongly charged.

Breath Test Refusal

The implied consent law of NJ means that you cannot refuse a breath test if there is reason to believe that you have been consuming alcohol and are now operating a vehicle. If you do refuse, you will be charged with breath test refusal and your license will be revoked for a minimum of seven months. Breath test refusal can even end in a worse outcome than a DWI guilty sentence.
If you were stopped under suspicion of drunken driving, a police officer must have enough reason to administer a breath test. Without any actual probable cause, your charges should not turn into a conviction.

Be aware of Your Rights at DWI Checkpoints

Did law enforcement recently stop your vehicle at a DUI checkpoint? Officers might have asked you to hand over your license and ask you questions regarding who you are and where you reside, which is within their power. But responses to other questions are not necessary.
If your DWI charges go to trial, the behavior of the officer who arrested you for drunk driving or driving under the influence of drugs will come into question. If you were treated badly, your charges might not stick.

Get in Touch With Our DUI Attorneys at Villani & DeLuca

The law practice of Villani & DeLuca has been representing defendants facing DWI charges in the municipal court system of New Jersey since 1996. Know someone who has been charged with DWI in Berkeley, NJ? Tell them to contact Villani & DeLuca. Be aware of the rights afforded to you by the state while fighting DWI and DUI charges. Get what you need from a lawyer who has experience in DUI law.
DUI defense lawyers from Villani & DeLuca are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Call (732) 709-7757 today for a free consultation.

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