In New Jersey, marijuana commonly known as “pot” can be legally used to treat certain illnesses such as seizure disorders, HIV/AIDs, cancer, Inflammatory bowel disease, glaucoma and a variety of other diseases that cause pain or terminal illness. Patients as well as their designated caretakers are required to obtain Medical Marijuana Cards. Only two ounces… Read More
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Do I Need a DUI Lawyer?
Arrested for N.J.S.A. 39:4-50 Many people who receive a speeding ticket in New Jersey simply pay it and chalk the event up to their lead foot. In the case of drug or alcohol-related traffic citations, however, you may want to think twice about leaving the charges on your record as-is. It may be possible to… Read More
April is National Alcohol Awareness Month
Since 1987, April has been designated Alcohol Awareness Month, sponsored by the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (NCADD). According to ncadd.org, the 2015 theme is “For the Health of It: Early Education on Alcoholism and Addiction.” Every April, the Council strives to increase the public’s understanding about alcohol dependence and attempts to reduce… Read More
Carmine Villani, Esq. Attends the 2015 Mastering Scientific Evidence Seminar
This weekend (March 26-28, 2015), Carmine Villani, Esq. will attend the 22nd Annual Mastering Scientific Evidence (MSE) Seminar held at the Royal Sonesta in New Orleans, Louisiana. The National College for DUI Defense (NCDD) and the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association (TCDLA) are co-sponsoring the event which is widely known as the premier DWI/DUI scientific… Read More
Man Attempts to Steal Ambulance While Intoxicated
Just when you think you’ve seen it all, someone comes along and does something you would never expect. One such man accomplished that feat in Perth Amboy, NJ earlier this month by attempting to steal an ambulance while paramedics were responding to an emergency in a nearby home. This bizarre crime may sound like something… Read More
Driving Under the Influence of Prescription Drugs
Driving Under the Influence, or DUI, typically invokes the idea of a drunk driver. But increasingly, the “influence” drivers are under is not alcohol, but drugs—prescription drugs. If you’ve ever taken cold medicine, you know that it can make you sleepy. That’s fine, unless you’re hitting the road instead of hitting the sack. A report… Read More
Can Underage Drivers Be Designated Drivers in NJ
Some NJ Bars Offer Reduced Prices for Designated Drivers The practice of using a designated driver is widely used as a method of protecting oneself and other motorists from the dangers of drunk driving. The concept of designated driving involves selecting an individual out of a group, who will remain sober while the others are… Read More
Letting Someone Drive Your Car Drunk
Not too long ago, we featured a blog on the topic of allowing a friend or family member to operate your car while their driver’s license is suspended. As I’m sure you’d expect, the penalties for letting someone drive your car drunk come at an even higher cost. New Jersey’s DWI laws are some of… Read More
