Charged With DWI? Get Help From a DUI Lawyer
Driving under the influence is viewed as a very serious crime in NJ. A DUI or DWI charge can lead to substantial consequences and penalties. You need legal assistance if you or someone you know was recently hit with a DWI or DUI. A strong legal defense designed by a New Jersey DUI lawyer will give you the best opportunity.
In the event of a charge for driving while intoxicated, lawyers from Villani & DeLuca can help. Our attorneys know and understand the intricacies of DWI law and they have the track record to prove it. A conviction may change your future for the worse, but NJ DUI lawyers can change it for the better.
Knowing NJ DWI and DUI Laws
If law enforcement pulls you over for possible drunk driving, you may be charged with DUI. Law enforcement is allowed to perform a field sobriety test if there is reasonable cause to think that you might be legally intoxicated. You may also be required to participate in a breath test if a police officer has sufficient evidence to think you have been drinking. A blood alcohol reading that is higher than 0.08% is considered too drunk to drive and will result in an arrest and charges.
Get an Experienced Lawyer for Your DWI Charge
Need help fighting a DWI in NJ? Ask partner Carmine Villani, Esq. to establish your defense plan. He is a member of the National College of DWI Defense and has a background defending clients in NJ. He and the DWI lawyers at Villani & DeLuca will strive to have your charges lessened significantly or dropped altogether.
Alcotest® and Breathalyzer Training
Mr. Villani has received the same training for overseeing a breath test as New Jersey police officers. His familiarity with the Breathalyzer and Draeger Alcotest® 7110 gives him a huge leg up on other lawyers. When implementing a breath test, law enforcement needs to follow a strict police. A breath test that hasn't been performed correctly by the officer can lead to dropped charges.
Field Sobriety Test Procedures
Field sobriety tests are only allowed to be considered as evidence if the right steps were followed exactly. A good DWI lawyer will be able to point out any errors made during the SFST.
Understanding Drug Recognition Evalutation
Drug recognition evaluation (DRE) is the method by which law enforcement decides whether a driver is using drugs. Errors do occur when an officer uses the DRE to make sure a driver is doing drugs and driving. If a wrong step has indeed occurred, your lawyer will fight the charges on the grounds that the drug recognition evaluation was not performed according to the law. Villani & DeLuca DUI attorneys are trained in exposing inaccurate results so that they can protect the rights of clients.
How to Challenge Charges With an attorney
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 forced to drive with an interlock ignition device after your license is reissued. Multiple DUI arrests and a high blood alcohol percentage will lead to more severe punishments.
If your blood alcohol level tests higher than the legal limit, it is essential to have a DWI lawyer on your side. A quality lawyer understands that the Alcotest® reading is not always accurate. Were you arrested and charged with a DWI in Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey? Make sure you find the experience you need with a DUI legal practice like Villani & DeLuca.
Breath Test Refusal
The implied consent law that is enforced by police in New Jersey dictates that you do not have the right to say no to a breath test if there is enough reason to think that you were driving drunk. If you do refuse to participate in the Alcotest®, you will be taken into custody and charged with refusal. Refusal charges in New Jersey can even overshadow the charges that result if you are convicted of a DUI.
Probable cause should always be established by a police officer prior to a breath test can be implemented. An experienced DWI lawyer can help evaluate whether probable cause was founded or determine whether extenuating circumstances, such as medical issues played a part in your refusal.
Be aware of Your Rights at DWI Checkpoints
Did law enforcement recently pull over your vehicle at a DUI checkpoint? Officers might have asked you to give them your license and ask you questions regarding who you are and where you live, which is within their power. If they wanted to know more information, you did not have to answer.
The way in which officers handle your rights during DWI checkpoints will greatly influence a trial. Qualified DWI attorneys comprehend how officers are qualified to handle checkpoints and will create a tight defense based on your treatment.
Get in Touch With Our DUI Attorneys at Villani & DeLuca
We will defend your rights just like we have been able to do for clients charged with DUI since 1996. If you are interested in fighting your DWI charges in Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey, let Villani & DeLuca know. We will help you get your charges reduced or dropped entirely. Your life can be negatively impacted by a conviction.
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.