Driving under the influence is a serious offense that entails operating a motor vehicle while impaired by alcohol or drugs. However, you should understand that you can indeed get a DUI without physically driving your car. This may seem surprising, but various...
As with anyone else, young adults who are around college age are capable of lapses in judgment that bring about consequences beyond what they might foresee in the moment. You likely feel a parental obligation to help your child through the difficult times that come...
Driving under the influence convictions can have lasting effects, including increased insurance rates and denied job applications. If you are facing DUI charges, fighting those charges may be your best chance. There are many misconceptions out there that a DUI charge...
DUI stops are implemented all across the country with an intended good purpose behind it. However, it toes a line for many people, and they may want to avoid these stops entirely. Is it legally possible to avoid these stops, though? If so, how can a person do it?...
If you are facing your first DUI, you may initially focus on more of the short-term issues. However, a single DUI can have both short- and long-term impacts. In fact, depending on the course of your life and your goals, a single DUI can alter the path that your future...
If you face DWI charges, many different penalties could lie ahead, whether you have to pay an expensive fine or you face time behind bars. In addition, the charges could impact your life in other ways as well. For example, you could face the seizure and even...
Driving under the influence in North Carolina carries consequences that could disrupt your life. Costly monetary fines, loss of driving privileges and even jail time could result from a DUI charge. Sometimes, you might have the option of using an ignition interlock...
If you have not reached the legal drinking age, it is very important to familiarize yourself with drunk driving laws that apply to drivers under 21. Additionally, if you are the parent of a teen and you have concerns that they could end up facing charges, make sure...
Given the dangerous outcomes of driving under the influence, the state of North Carolina issues serious consequences for violations of this law. For CDL license holders, the repercussions of a DUI may immediately impact their job and career. People facing DUI charges...
It is easy to panic on the spot when an officer accuses you of driving under the influence. Your first instinct may be to fight the accusation in any way possible, including refusing to take any breath or blood analysis tests. However, this can end up working against...
