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,...
Drunk Driving Charges
How to challenge field sobriety tests
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...
The impact a DUI can have on a college student
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...
Do DUIs transfer when you move to another state?
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...
Should I refuse a field sobriety test from a police officer?
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?...
What qualifies as a felony DWI offense in North Carolina?
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...
5 college crimes (and how they can derail your child’s life)
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...
Do not sabotage your own DUI defense
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....
5 common DWI/DUI defense tips
Getting a DWI (driving while intoxicated) or DUI (driving under the influence) can result in serious penalties. For those who are arrested and charged for these offenses, there are some viable techniques that can result in reduced or dropped penalties. Here are five...
Preventing your guests from drunk driving
Everyone loves a fun party, but there always needs to be some ground rules. Keeping everyone's safety in mind doesn't mean the fun has to end. If you're throwing a party, you have a responsibility to ensure your guests don't drink and drive. Here are some guidelines...