Summer is in full swing, and many residents of North Carolina head out to the state's lakes, rivers and coastlines with their boats in tow. Whether it is a ski boat, a pontoon boat or a simple rowboat, boating is a great way for North Carolina residents to relax and...
Drunk Driving Charges
North Carolina responsible drivers can face drunk driving charges
This summer Wilmington, North Carolina, residents will go to barbecues, family reunions camping or perhaps, even head for the beach. In addition, at all these events, alcohol may be served. Most of the time, a person can enjoy such beverages responsibly. However, that...
Mother charged with driving while intoxicated in daughter’s death
After a car accident, many people are quick to point their finger at someone and claim that person is at fault. The situation can become even more heightened when allegations of criminal activity surface. In one recent example, a North Carolina mother was behind the...
Refusing a chemical test in North Carolina
In North Carolina, anyone who is granted a driver's license implicitly agrees as a privilege of driving to submit to a chemical test if a police officer suspects the driver has been driving while intoxicated. It is a person's right to refuse to take a breath test in...
Avoid a DUI charge by making plans for New Year’s parties
Drivers in North Carolina are familiar with others telling them to drive safe. Depending on the time of year and even the time of day that could mean very different things. In the winter months, it could mean drive cautiously and watch for ice on the roads. At night...
What are the penalties for DUI with a child in the car?
In North Carolina, there are a number of aggravating factors which can increase the penalties for a DUI charge. One of these is having a child passenger in the car. It is not uncommon for a parent to be arrested on this charge after taking the family out to dinner and...
A DUI stop can lead to a license revocation
Our society here in the U.S. is generally a very automobile-dependent one. Thus, driving is often a very major part of a person's life. A person's ability to get to their job, perform their various family duties and carry on their life in the way they are used to is...
In some circumstances, a DWI can result in loss of vehicle
Being accused of DWI can leave a North Carolinian with a wide range of losses. DWI charges can sometimes lead to: loss of employment, a bad reputation, money issues (through fines) and loss of freedom (through a prison or probation sentence).Such charges can also...
DWI charge brought against golf cart driver at U.S. Open
When one thinks of the series of events which lead to DWI charges being brought, one probably thinks of police pulling a car over out on a road. However, DWI cases can actually spring up from a wide variety of different types of circumstances. This can be seen from a...
Man in downtown accident accused of DWI
Recently, a car accident here in Wilmington resulted in a DWI case arising. Last Friday night, a man from Delco was driving a vehicle along Front Street in Wilmington's downtown area. According to authorities, the man's vehicle hit two parked cars after it went across...