Municipal Information

Wall Township DWI Lawyer

If you have been charged with a DWI, DUI, or refusal charge in Wall Township, New Jersey, call the experienced New Jersey DWI lawyers atVillani & DeLuca, P.C.at 732-892-9050 for a free initial consultation. Located just 8 miles south ofWall Township Municipal court, the law offices of Villani & DeLuca can provide with you with a strong defense to you criminal case.

Former Municipal Prosecutor Carmine R. Villani, Esq., has been practicing since 1992 and has experience in both criminal defense and criminal prosecution. As a lifelong resident of neighboringBrick Township, Mr. Villani is experienced in handling Wall Township DWI, DUI, and refusal cases. On the prosecution side, Mr. Villani formerly served as the Municipal Prosecutor for the township of Keansburg and Colts Neck. Mr. Villani has also served as the Public Defender for the nearby Township’s of Brick andPoint Pleasant Beachas well as serving as the Conflict Public Defender of Barnegat. Currently, Mr. Villlani serves as the public defender for Colts Neck and the Alternate Public Defender for the nearby township of Bay Head.  In addition to courtroom experience, Mr. Villani is one a very few attorneys who holds the distinction of being Alcotest® certified. This means that Mr. Villani was trained by Draeger Safety Diagnostics, Inc., to operate the Alcotest® 7110 MKIII-C breathalyzer machine which is the only machine used in Wall Township and the whole State of New Jersey to determine the Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) of suspected motorists.

Associate, Timothy L. Horn, Esq., has been with Villani & DeLuca since 2002 and is a longtime resident of the area. Mr. Horn often represents clients inWall Township Municipal Court. Prior to joining Villani & DeLuca, Mr. Horn served as a Judicial Law Clerk to the Honorable Edward J. Turnbach, J.S.C., in the Superior Court of New Jersey, Ocean County’s Criminal Division. Mr. Horn represents clients charged with DWI and DUI offenses, motor vehicle violations, disorderly persons charges as well representing clients who have suffered a personal injury.

If you have been charged with DWI, DUI, or refusal, contact the experienced New Jersey DWI Lawyers from Villani & DeLuca at 732-892-9050 for a free initial consultation.

Wall Township, New Jersey is situated in southern Monmouth County and is accessible by Route 35, Route 34, Route 70, Garden State Parkway interchange 98, I-195, and Route 138. Due to its close proximity, travel to the beachfront towns of Belmar, Point Pleasant, Spring Lake, Brielle, Sea Girt, and Manasquan are quite easy but can become difficult during the summertime traffic. Wall Township encompasses different districts such as Allaire, Allenwood, Farmingdale, and Glendola. Allaire State Park and Wall Speedway are popular destinations frequented by residents and visitors as well as the numerous shopping locations, bars, and restaurants.

If you find yourself charged with a DWI, DUI, or Refusal call the experienced New Jersey DWI attorneys at Villani & DeLuca for a free initial consultation.

DWI in Wall Township

Since Wall Township has many major roads and highways passing through it, DWI offenses often occur. Last year alone, there were 350 DWI related charges written in Wall Township. DWI, DUI, and refusal offenses are very serious and can have a long lasting effect. While not a criminal offense, DWI, DUI, and refusal penalties and fines are very substantial. A DWI or DUI is written when a person is caught operating a motor vehicle under the influence of an intoxicating liquor, narcotic, or habit- forming drug and who has a Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) reading of 0.08% or above. In Wall Township and in all of New Jersey, the police fficer who has pulled you over must go through numerous steps to ensure he has accurately tested your BAC. This includes using the mandated, statewide Alcotest® 7110 MKIII-C breath testing device. If the officer accurately follows the mandated procedure, and your BAC reading is 0.08% or above, you will be charged with a DWI or DUI. Penalties for DWI and DUI offenses can vary depending on BAC level and number of previous offenses.

• First  DWI Offense in Wall Township

1. BAC is 0.08% or higher but less than 0.10%

• Forfeiture of license for up to 3 Months
• Up to a $400.00 fine
• 12 to 48 hours of detainment as prescribed by IDRC
• Up to 30 days in jail
• Installation of Ignition Interlock Device (court discretion)
• Other fines and penalties

1. If BAC is 0.10% or higher but less than 0.15%

• Forfeiture of License from 7 months to 1 year
• Up to a $500.00 fine
• 12 to 48 hours of detainment as prescribed by IDRC
• Up to 30 days in jail
• Installation of Ignition Interlock Device (court discretion)
• Other fines and penalties

1. If BAC is 0.15% or higher

• Forfeiture of License from 7 months to 1 year
• Up to a $500.00 fine
• 12 to 48 hours of detainment as prescribed by IDRC
• Up to 30 days in jail
• Mandatory installation of Ignition Interlock Device
• Other fines and penalties

• Second DWI Offense in Wall Township

1.  Loss of license for up to 2 years
2.  Fine of up to $1,000.00
3.  30 days of community service
4.  Up to 90 days in jail
5.  Mandatory installation of an Ignition Interlock Device
6.  Other fines and penalties

• Third or Subsequent DWI Offense in Wall Township

1.  Loss of license for up to 10 years
2.  Imprisonment of no less than 180 days
3.  Fine of $1,000.00
4.   Mandatory installation of Ignition Interlock Device
5.  Other fines and penalties

Refusal charges are also common in Wall Township. Refusal charges can be written when the alleged intoxicated motorist refuses to submit to a breath test or a blood test to determine their Blood Alcohol Content (BAC). There is a process that all Wall Township Police Officers must follow and is contained on theDivision of Motor VehiclesStandard Statement. The officer must read you your rights and the law contained thereon, and ask if you will submit to a BAC test. If you refuse, the officer is then required to read an additional legal warning and ask once more. If you refuse the second time, you will be charged with a refusal. If convicted of the refusal, you may face similar penalties to those of actual DWI. One major difference is that if convicted of refusal, you will be ordered to install an Ignition Interlock Device on your motor vehicle even if it is a first refusal. These devices will not allow you to turn on your automobile unless the device determines that there is no alcohol in your system. If the refusal violation occurs in a designated school zone, the fines and penalties can be doubled and are more severe. To receive a school zone violation, school does not have to be in session. In fact, you may be written for a school zone violation at 2:00 am when school children are not present at all.

Call Villani & DeLuca today at 732-892-9050 for a free initial consultation

• First Refusal in Point Pleasant Borough

1.  Loss of license for up to 1 year
2.  Fine of up to $500.00
3.  Required to install an Ignition Interlock Device
4.  Other fines and penalties

• Second Refusal in Point Pleasant Borough

1.  Loss of license for up to 2 years
2.  Fine of up to $1,000.00
3.  Required to install an Ignition Interlock Device
4.  Other fines and penalties

• Third Refusal in Point Pleasant Borough

1.  Loss of license for up to 10 years
2.  Fine of $1,000.00
3.  Required to install an Ignition Interlock Device
4.  Other fines and penalties

Underage DWI in Wall Township

If you are under 21 years of age and you operate a vehicle while you can be charged with an underage DWI or DUI. If his/her BAC is above 0.01% and below 0.08%, the driver could face a forfeiture of license for 90 days, could be forced to participate in community service for 30 days, and must satisfy the program and fee requirements of IDRC.

 

 

 

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