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Freehold Teen Charged With Hit-and-Run and Refusal

Posted by Carmine R. Villani | Apr 12, 2016 | 0 Comments

It used to seem like simple logic. If a person arrested on suspicion of Driving While Intoxicated (N.J.S.A. 39-4-50) just did not provide police with a breath sample for the breathalyzer, then how could he or she be arrested for drunk driving?  Logical, right?  Why help the police make a case aga...

Uber and Lyft: Can TRide Sharing Help Reduce DUIs?

Posted by Carmine R. Villani | Apr 08, 2016 | 0 Comments

Technological advances have benefited society in various ways. Now, Uber and Lyft have taken the world by storm. These two ride sharing companies have transformed the way that people get around in various cities around the country. Now, with a simple smart phone application, people can request dr...

Drunk Driving and Social Media

Posted by Carmine R. Villani | Mar 29, 2016 | 0 Comments

According to the US Department of Transportation, 10,076 people were killed in alcohol-impaired driving crashes in 2013, accounting for thirty-one percent of traffic-related deaths in the United States that year. While drinking and driving is an irresponsible act in itself, a recent online trend ...

What to Do During a Traffic Stop?

Posted by Carmine R. Villani | Mar 11, 2016 | 0 Comments

The first thing to do when you notice a police officer is attempting to pull you over is to try to remain calm. How you respond to the police officer during the first moments of your encounter may have a drastic impact on the outcome of the stop. At your first available opportunity, you should ac...

Stopped For DWI In Brick New Jersey

Posted by Carmine R. Villani | Feb 29, 2016 | 0 Comments

In New Jersey driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol is against the law. If you are stopped while operating a motor vehicle for any reason and the officer suspects you of driving while intoxicated, the officer may compel you to participate in a series of field sobriety tests, follo...

Being Stopped For Driving While Intoxicated

Posted by Carmine R. Villani | Feb 26, 2016 | 0 Comments

The most important safety precaution to adhere to when operating a motor vehicle is to avoid drinking alcoholic beverages or to never drink in excess of the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit before getting behind the wheel in New Jersey. Police officers have duties to perform, includi...

Being Safe On St. Patrick's Day - Avoiding A DWI

Posted by Carmine R. Villani | Feb 24, 2016 | 0 Comments

Many people like to go out on St. Patrick's Day and have a good time. For some, it is a celebration of their Irish heritage. Others like to tag along with friends and simply enjoy the festivities of the day. Unlike other holidays however, drinking alcohol is closely tied to those celebrations and...

What Is The Impact Of DWI Conviction?

Posted by Carmine R. Villani | Feb 04, 2016 | 0 Comments

The impact of being convicted of a DWI in the state of New Jersey includes the following: an arrest, fines, driving restrictions, increases in insurance premiums and potential jail time or community service. No one wants to experience a DWI conviction. It is very costly, in more ways than one. T...

Rising Blood Alcohol Content Defense

Posted by Carmine R. Villani | Feb 04, 2016 | 0 Comments

If you are involved in a car accident in New Jersey, and the police officer at the scene believes you were driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, you may be required to submit to a chemical test in order to determine the amount of alcohol or the type of drugs in your system. If you do n...

Physiology of Blood Alcohol Content In New Jersey

Posted by Carmine R. Villani | Feb 04, 2016 | 0 Comments

If the police have stopped you on the roads of New Jersey and charged you with driving while intoxicated, they have probably taken a sample of your breath, blood or urine to determine your blood alcohol content (BAC). The results of these tests are will be used against you in court. That doesn't ...

Will My DWI Affect My Job As A Teacher?

Posted by Carmine R. Villani | Feb 04, 2016 | 0 Comments

DUI traffic violations can occur on any road in the state of New Jersey. All DUI convictions carry penalties, fees and license suspension requirements. Of all DUI violations, driving in a school zone while under the influence of alcohol or narcotics carries the highest penalties. If you are emplo...

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