New jersey criminal defense attorney arrested for dui in wall township — Wall Township Police

Wall Township, NJ – A prominent New Jersey criminal defense attorney was arrested on a driving while intoxicated charge early Saturday following a motor vehicle accident, according to local police.

Leo Hurley, 48, of Wall, was taken into custody in February on West Chicago Boulevard after officers responded to the crash, police said. Patrolman Julia Cutolo made the arrest, and Hurley was later processed and released in accordance with John’s Law.

Arrest follows reported overnight crash

The incident was documented in the Wall Township Police Department’s blotter for the week of February 16–22. Authorities have not released additional details about the circumstances of the crash or whether any injuries were reported.

Key Points

Leo Hurley, 48, arrested for DWI after crash on West Chicago Boulevard
Arrest made by Patrolman Julia Cutolo at approximately 1:56 a.m.
Hurley released under New Jersey’s John’s Law after processing

Hurley is a longtime attorney practicing in New Jersey and New York, where he has handled both civil and criminal matters. He currently serves as co-chair of a commercial litigation group and has represented clients in cases involving financial fraud, regulatory issues, and white-collar defense.

Legal career includes high-profile political case

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Before entering private practice, Hurley served as an Assistant Hudson County Prosecutor, where he handled felony cases and trial work. In private practice, he has represented a range of clients, including public officials and candidates.

One of his more notable cases involved former Bayonne mayoral candidate and Assemblyman Jason O’Donnell. Hurley argued before the New Jersey Supreme Court that the state’s bribery statute did not apply to political candidates who were not yet in office, asserting that a “mere candidate” could not be charged under that law.

The court ultimately allowed the case to proceed, rejecting that interpretation.

No further information has been released regarding Hurley’s DWI charge. As with all criminal cases, he is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.

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