Taking your usual meds before driving might seem harmless, but it may lead to unexpected legal trouble. This is because North Carolina law treats driving under the influence of certain medications as seriously as drunk driving. Unfortunately, many common prescriptions...
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CRIMINAL LAW – Drunk Driving
Can you say no to a field sobriety test in North Carolina?
Picture this: red and blue lights flash in your rearview mirror. The officer suspects that you have been drinking. The image is enough to get anyone's heart racing. Now what? Many drivers fear the outcome of a field sobriety test. However, knowing your options can...
Had a few drinks on a night out? Here are some ways to avoid drunk driving charges
After a night out, it may be tempting to pick up the keys and drive home. However, it is crucial to understand someone could face severe legal ramifications and consequences to their personal life and career for driving while under the influence (DWI). North Carolina...
Building the most adequate criminal defense against DUI charges
The aftermath of being arrested and charged for driving while intoxicated (DWI) can be one of the most frightening times anyone will ever experience. Potential penalties ranging from the loss of driving privileges to substantial fines and serving time in jail may...
Soccer star arrested on drunk driving charges
Driving while intoxicated is not only illegal in North Carolina, but it is also very dangerous. Being arrested and accused of drunk driving is nothing to take lightly. Even if the accusations prove to be untrue, the humiliation of being arrested and charged is enough...
Deputies arrest man on suspicion of DUI
Most people know that getting behind the wheel while under the influence of alcohol is dangerous and illegal. Yet far too many people in North Carolina throw caution to the wind and choose to drive while intoxicated. To keep roads safe, police forces in North Carolina...
Rollover crash leads to DUI arrest
Drunk driving is one of the most reckless and dangerous things a person can do. Yet, those who consume alcohol regularly may not be aware when they’ve had too much and may think they are fine to get behind the wheel. Being pulled over and arrested on suspicion of DUI...
NASCAR driver arrested on suspicion of impaired driving
Stopping at a restaurant for happy hour or having a few drinks at a family gathering are common social activities. When an individual drinks alcohol regularly, it may be difficult to gauge one’s blood alcohol levels. However, if a driver is pulled over by law...
A DUI can potentially mean a loss of driving privileges
In North Carolina, driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs is a serious offense, and rightfully so. Those who drive while impaired put their own lives and those around them at risk. Drivers charged with DUI can face a range of potential punishments, including...
Recent DUI checkpoint results in several arrests
Drunk driving is a problem that continues to plague North Carolina and other states throughout the country. According to recent statistics, one person in the United States is killed every 48 minutes because of drunk driving. Police in North Carolina are committed to...