Are DWI/DUI Blood Tests Considered Valid in Passaic County Courts?

January 15, 2019

If you or someone you know is charged with  “Driving While Intoxicated” (DWI) or  “Driving Under the Influence” (DUI), here are some facts.  First, in New Jersey, there is no difference between a DWI and DUI. Second, whether your charge is based on drug or alcohol consumption, the prosecution and sentencing are the same.  And third, a DWI or DUI conviction has not only immediate consequences (detainment, surcharges, license suspension, fees and program requirements), but also life-long consequences that can […]

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Equal Protection and Due Process Attorneys Passaic County NJ

December 3, 2018

Everyone has rights to fair representation under the law. At The Montanari Law Group, LLC 973-233-4396 we’re dedicated to advocating for and protecting the rights of our clients no matter the circumstance or the area of law. We have counsel dedicated to family law, criminal defense, personal injury, and employment law serving clients across Passaic County in Paterson, Wayne, Clifton, Little Falls, Woodland Park, West Milford, and the surrounding area. We are living in a time of deep mistrust and divided opinions regarding […]

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Psychiatric Fitness as a Legal Defense in Passaic County, NJ

June 11, 2018

New Jersey criminal charges are meant to hold responsible parties accountable for illegal actions. However, there are certain situations in which the perpetrators may not be held responsible for their actions due to mental health issues or other psychiatric reasons. In the eyes of the law, only defendants who are mentally competent may stand trial. Psychiatric fitness may be determined using a number of criteria including mental health issues, physical health issues which materially impact the defendant’s psychiatric function, and more. This […]

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Aggravated Assault vs. Simple Assault Charges Passaic County, NJ

June 4, 2018

Aggravated assault and simple assault charges in New Jersey are similar but may result in widely varying legal consequences. Similarly, criminal wrongdoing which may lead to aggravated vs. simple assault convictions can take on many forms. Most non-legal professionals would see these two terms and think they were the same: assault. However, the distinction between the two can make the difference between spending up to a decade in state prison and reduced sentences, walking away with a suspended sentence, or even participation in […]

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Pre-Trial Intervention Programs for First Time Offenders

May 7, 2018

Criminal charges in New Jersey can be potentially life-changing. Amongst the many penalties for a conviction, the most serious often include hefty jail or prison sentences. However, many first time criminal offenders with a clean record may be eligible for what is known as Pre-Trial Intervention Programs (PTI’s). Pre-Trial Intervention Programs are one type of diversionary program which can help first-time offenders avoid many of the consequences of a felony conviction. However, not all individuals or charges are eligible for PTI’s, […]

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