Category Archives: Drunk Driving Offenses
How can I get help for alcohol abuse?
Drunk driving is taken very seriously in North Carolina. If you’re subject to a drunk driving charge, your problems may extend beyond just the legal. In many cases, people with drunk driving charges must also seek treatment for an alcohol disorder, which can impact your…
DUI arrest costs school superintendent her job
The risks one poses (and assumes) when getting behind the wheel after having been drinking in Charlotte are well-documented. The fact that people still do it may speak to something more than just mere carelessness. Few (if any) people may actually want to harm themselves…
Implied consent in North Carolina
One of the most stressful situations for drivers on the road is having the police pull you over. There are many reasons that a police officer may pull someone over, but suspicion of driving while intoxicated (DWI) is one of the most serious. Because of…
Can field sobriety tests prove I am drunk?
If you or someone that you know has been arrested and charged with a drunk driving offense, field sobriety tests may have been used during the arrest process. It is important that defendants understand the purpose of these tests and just how accurate – or…
Understanding North Carolina’s strict DWI penalties
North Carolina is known across the country as one of the strictest enforcers of DWI penalties. The reason behind this is the sliding penalty scale that has been implemented, which creates a series of levels to determine punishments for intoxicated drivers. The higher up the…
Field sobriety test results are often faulty
Law enforcement officers in North Carolina watch for signs that a driver is impaired to give them probable cause to pull a vehicle to the side of the road. If an officer pulls you over, suspecting that you have been drinking, he or she may…
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