Category Archives: Drunk Driving Offenses
Man fired over DUI arrest
Law enforcement officers in North Carolina recently arrested one of their own for allegedly driving under the influence. This gentleman, who started as a deputy with the Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office in 2014, has since been fired. This has negatively affected his life in numerous…
Breath tests are not always accurate
When a person is suspected of driving while under the influence of alcohol in North Carolina, it is common practice for police to administer a Breathalyzer test. It is a simple test in which a breath sample is taken and analyzed to determine one’s blood…
Deputy fired and charged with DWI after car crash
Just a few weeks ago, law enforcement authorities in North Carolina arrested one of their own. While off duty, this individual was reportedly involved in an accident in a patrol car. Investigators believe impairment was a factor in the crash, and as such, the accused…
Facing another DWI charge?
You’ve been convicted of driving while intoxicated before once or twice, so you know how serious an offense it is. You’d never thought it would happen again, but here you are, charged with another DWI. In North Carolina, being considered a repeat offender is a big deal. The consequences…
Can a medical condition lead to a DWI?
You may be surprised you are facing drunk driving charges after a recent traffic stop. You may have had only one beer or not been drinking at all, yet a breathalyzer test revealed you had a blood alcohol level of .08. Was the breathalyzer test…
What are field sobriety tests, and are they accurate?
North Carolina residents suspected of driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol are usually stopped by police and asked to submit to certain testing. Breath testing is common, but so are the standard field sobriety tests. What are they, and are they accurate?…
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