While conducting an investigation, officers from the New Jersey State Police Crime Suppression Unit witnessed a drug deal in Trenton. As they attempted to pull over a Chevy Trailblazer, the driver fled the scene. Officers pursued the vehicle until reaching the Whitehorse Circle in Hamilton Townsh...
A Beachwood woman has been charged with driving under the influence after crashing her vehicle into a utility pole, knocking out power and causing heavy traffic for several hours thereafter. The woman was driving in Toms River when she crashed. She told police that she swerved to avoid an animal,...
As the holidays quickly approach many people will be hitting the roads around New Jersey. In an attempt to protect the public, New Jersey State Police will be implementing checkpoints in numerous counties including Monmouth and Ocean. They will be targeting drivers who are under the influence of ...
According to Howell Police Chief, a 54-year-old Howell Township man in a 1988 Corvette illegally passed another driver and flipped the driver off as he sped past. Moments later, the man lost control of his Corvette, drove off the road and flipped the car over onto someone's front lawn. Fortunatel...
Alcohol not only impairs your ability to operate a vehicle in the state of New Jersey but it can also affect your decision making. Did you know that in New Jersey drivers who are stopped on suspicion of DWI and refuse to submit to a breath test can face punishment more severe than first offense D...
New Jersey Senate Bill No. S654 has been introduced, and if passed, drivers who have lost their license due to unpaid motor vehicle surcharges or points resulting from violations would be eligible for a restricted license. However, drivers convicted of driving under the influence would not be eli...
The calls are growing louder for stiffer penalties against drivers with suspended licenses continuing to drive on New Jersey. MADD Drunk Driving Ranking In New Jersey Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) has ranked New Jersey as one of the worst states in terms of drunk driving and assigned ...
An intoxicated driver crashed her vehicle into a utility pole in Toms River, knocking out power and stopping traffic. Both she and her 11-year-old passenger were sent to Community Medical Center afterwards, and neither sustained life-threatening injuries. The 28-year-old Beachwood resident said s...
If you are one of thousands of people traveling to LBI, Seaside Heights, Asbury Park or any destination in Monmouth or Ocean County, be aware that police will be on the look-out for drunk drivers. Is that cooler, case, or six-pack of beer in your car sitting on your back seat, in the trunk, or st...
The combination of hot summer weather, holidays and the beautiful New Jersey shore attracts many visitors which also bring increased highway traffic. Because of these opportunities, there are often many cases where drivers have had too much to drink while enjoying themselves, which can lead to a ...
The New Jersey Supreme Court recently ruled that there is no requirement for a jury trial, when deciding a conviction for DWI, even when the accused faces jail time. In May the New Jersey Supreme Court, in a 5-1 opinion, ruled on a case of whether a driver is entitled to a jury trial for a DWI. I...
Drivers with suspended licenses in the State of New Jersey are getting closer to being granted restricted licenses that would allow them to travel to and from work. A bill proposed by State Senator Shirley Turner would allow drivers who have lost their license due to unpaid vehicle surcharges and...
New Jersey State Police statistics rank Monmouth County third in fatal car crashes with 19 fatal auto accidents to date in 2016. Ocean County had 15 fatal car crashes to date, ranking alongside Gloucester County for the same time period. Fatal car crashes for all New Jersey counties to date is ...
A Red Bull delivery truck driver suffered minor injuries when he crashed his truck on Atlantic Avenue in Wall. The twenty-eight year old Ocean Grove resident was charged with driving while intoxicated after his truck veered off the road, struck a utility pole and a fence and finally stopped betwe...
This 4th of July weekend be prepared for DWI checkpoints on your journey back home from a late night party at a Point Pleasant, Seaside Heights or Long Beach Island bar. The number of summer DWI or sobriety checkpoints on Garden State Parkway have been increased. Jersey Shore party enthusiasts wh...
While the normal DUI charge has serious consequences and ramifications, the DUI charge for underage drivers has even more substantial implications. Young people tend to be less experienced drivers, which can sometimes result in injuries or fatalities from accidents. But young people under the inf...
New Jersey has severe penalties for drunk driving and you can receive a DUI even if you are not driving. Most people are aware that they can be charged with a DUI if they drive with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08% or more. However, many people may not realize that it is also illegal to all...
An allegedly drunk man from Coplay, PA was charged with resisting arrest after Lacey police responded to a call from a local liquor store. The Lacey liquor store employee notified police that a man had bit another person during a dispute. The accused tried to flee when an office placed him under ...
A DUI charge, or N.J.S.A. 39:4-50 offense, is a motor vehicle violation that results from poor decision making. Individuals must be cognizant of the fact that their decisions ultimately affect those around them – their community, their families, and their loved ones. According to the Center for D...
A twenty-year old man from Wall was driving his pickup truck when it left the road and crashed, taking out two utility poles on Allenwood Road and 18th Avenue in Wall, NJ. The driver suffered non-life threatening injuries but in the process knocked out power to over 1,000 residents in Spring Lake...
A police officer cannot pull someone over for no reason. However, there may be issues with your car that could lead to a traffic stop. In addition, there are things many drivers do on a regular basis that could get them pulled over. Here are 10 simple things to think about when driving in New Jer...
A 17-year-old who was walking early on a Sunday morning was killed after being hit by a driver who was under the influence of alcohol. The teen, who was a senior at Burlington City High School and a member of ROTC, was pronounced dead at the scene, which took place on Route 130 in Burlington. De...
With the summer at the Jersey Shore season quickly approaching and the high school prom season is upon us, the Ocean County Prosecutor's Office is increasing their focus on motorists' safety, in particular driving under the influence (DUI). Many local municipalities including Toms River, Jackson ...
The annual Click It or Ticket campaign began nationwide on May 23rd and continues through June 5th. Many New Jersey towns have received grants of $5,000 from the state's Division of Highway Safety, so they can put additional officers on the road looking for seatbelt violations. However, towns tha...
Recently, a 41-year old nun was convicted of drunk driving after backing into an auto repair shop in western New Jersey. Her defense at the trial, which lasted for five hours, was that she was unaware she had been driving after taking the sleeping pill Ambien. The Ambien defense brought some chal...
Mistakes happen all of the time. If a mistake was made by the police or the New Jersey prosecution it should not hurt you and your family. Our experienced NJ DWI Defense Lawyers at Villani & DeLuca regularly protect the legal rights of people who have been charged with DWI / DUI or breath test refusal. This traffic offense carries the possibility of jail time and costly fines in New Jersey. The stakes are too high and the possible effects can last for years. A strong legal defense can often convince the courts to have your drunk driving charges dismissed or reduced so don't risk your future by trying to defend yourself against a DUI! Contact Villani & Deluca today for a FREE case evaluation on all your pending drunk driving charges.