A teen was unprovoked when he attacked a man who was crossing a street in Paterson on December 7, 2015. The teen threw one punch knocking out the unsuspecting man while a second teen recorded what would eventually become a viral video of the attack. The video of the knockout was shared on Twitter and… Read More
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NJSA 2C:35-10: Fighting Drug Possession Charges in NJ
Steps to Take After Being Accused of Narcotics Possession The old adage, “knowledge is power” is especially fitting in the context of fighting drug possession charges in NJ (2C:35-10). Knowing how to handle yourself during a potential drug arrest can save you major money and even jail time. The following tips below can aid in… Read More
Can My NJ Restraining Order be Dismissed?
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 complainant (victim). It will also often effect permitted… Read More
Caught with Fireworks in New Jersey?
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 visiting from out-of-state, who don’t know that… Read More
Heroin Epidemic on the Rise in New Jersey
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 data released by the NJ Medical Examiner’s… Read More
Summer Music Festivals and Drug Crime Defense
There’s no shortage of entertainment at the Jersey Shore. In fact, more than 60 music festivals are scheduled throughout the summer. Events include a tour with the band Mumford & Sons in Seaside Heights, Point Pleasant SummerFest, Oceanfest in Long Branch on the fourth of July, to the Beach Glow Music Festival in Atlantic City…. Read More
Resisting the Urge to Resist Arrest
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 presence of something that is terrifying, either mentally… Read More
Teachers and Criminal Charges
While teachers have to go through many requirements for a career in education; for some, criminal records are a common hurdle to overcome. School employees in New Jersey require a criminal background check conducted through the Federal Bureau of Investigation or State Bureau of Identification through the New Jersey State Police. These laws are complex… Read More
Real Estate Professionals and Criminal Convictions
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 estate professionals to be unfairly charged affecting… Read More
Understanding the Basics of Resisting Arrest
Heading out to a nightclub at the Jersey Shore this weekend? Disturbances can often occur outside of bars and clubs in which police will be called in to break up a developing fight. These situations are not uncommon in Ocean or Monmouth County and can result in arrests of those involved in addition to those… Read More
