New Jersey will now be added to the growing list of states shifting from a punitive approach to a behavioral one to combat drunken driving. Currently, anyone convicted of driving while intoxicated in Ocean County and Monmouth County, New Jersey automatically loses their driver’s license for at least three months…and sometimes longer depending on their… Read More
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NJ DWI Lawyer: If It’s Too Cold to Walk, Take a Cab!
When you go out on the weekends with your friends, it is always important to have a plan of action to get home. Of course a designated driver is always the best way to avoid DWI charges, but this is not always an option. There are plenty of other options, like walking home for instance…. Read More
NJ Supreme Court Considers Use of DUI Warrant Rule in Two Cases
A 2013 ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court (Missouri v. McNeely) stated that police officers should obtain a warrant before administering a urine or blood test on DUI suspects. The New Jersey Supreme Court is now considering whether this ruling should retroactively apply to two cases in which blood test results were upheld in court… Read More
Avoid a NJ Motor Vehicle Accident This Thanksgiving Holiday
The NJ motor vehicle accident attorneys at Villani & DeLuca P.C. always want you to practice safe driving no matter what month it is; however, Thanksgiving holiday is one of the busiest travel times of the year (and one of the deadliest on the roads), so we encourage you to take extra precautions when traveling…. Read More
What are the Requirements of the Ignition Interlock Device in NJ?
Although DWI convictions are not classified as criminal offenses in New Jersey, the State imposes harsh penalties on anyone caught driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The current law requires offenders with a BAC higher of 0.15% or higher to have an ignition interlock device installed in their car. It is also possible,… Read More
What is a Military DWI?
As a member of the armed forces, if you are arrested for drunk driving on or off a military base, you may be charged with a military DWI. Although DWI cases are normally handled by the municipal courts, a military DWI may fall under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Military, depending on where the offense… Read More
