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...
With the holiday season quickly approaching, you may be finalizing your celebrations. If your plans include eggnog, spiced rum or any other boozy cocktail, you must be aware of enhanced enforcement of North Carolina's strict drunk driving laws. In the Tar Heel State,...
Most states make having a blood alcohol content (BAC) of .08 or greater while driving illegal to curb DUI accidents. DUI laws allow officers to pull drivers over in Wilmington, North Carolina, if they suspect them of drunk driving. However, field sobriety tests are...
If you are charged with DUI in North Carolina, it may have a significant impact on your ability to obtain a college education. Furthermore, it may have an impact on your ability to obtain employment after you graduate. Take a look at some of the specific consequences...
If you've just moved to North Carolina from another state, you might be wondering if you still have a DUI conviction on your record. You weren't arrested in this state, so why should you have to deal with the consequences in this state? However, a DUI conviction--and...
If a police officer suspects you of driving while impaired in North Carolina, you're likely to get pulled over. When this happens, officers often ask the people they pull over to perform a field sobriety test. But should you perform this test for a police officer?...
Most people who receive charges for driving while impaired (DWI) learn their lesson after their first offense. Even first-time DWI charges can carry serious consequences in North Carolina, and the risk of further penalties is unpalatable for most. Yet, you may have...
Think back to when you were a teenager. You might shudder to think about what you wore, how you talked and what kinds of things you liked to do with your friends. Now imagine being judged by those same decisions well into adulthood. Under most circumstances, it...
If you are facing charges for a DUI, your goal is ultimately to avoid a criminal record. A guilty conviction can affect you years down the road as you try to get a job, and the way you handle your own defense can mean all the difference between innocent and guilty....
