You’re headed home one night, minding your own business – but you slide through a stop sign without coming to a full stop while an officer is watching. Before you know what is happening, the officer is asking you some questions that clearly indicate you’re under...
If the police pull you over, they may ask to search your car. This is similar to how they may knock on the door and ask to search your house. You do have the right to say no. You’re not obligated to give your consent just because the police officer asked. However,...
If the police make an error or mistake during an investigation into whether you were driving while impaired (DWI) by drugs or alcohol, it may give you some new opportunities for a defense. It’s important to understand your responsibilities and rights in these...
Getting pulled over for suspicion of DWI can be a nerve-wracking experience. What will happen next? Will you be arrested? We will discuss your rights and the steps that you should take to protect yourself if you’re ever in this situation. Your rights during a DWI...
Every driver in North Carolina has to complete driver's education courses, so they will have learned about how dangerous it is to drive drunk. There are also ongoing public safety awareness campaigns to help highlight what happens when people drive drunk. Still,...
Drunk driving charges may seem trivial, but they are not. There is a lot at stake if you are found guilty, and you may feel the effects of your conviction even years after the fact. Therefore, if you are charged with DWI, avoiding a guilty verdict should be your main...
If you’re driving home and are stopped by the police, anything you do from that point on could affect your case. If the officer accuses you of driving while intoxicated, what you do next could influence if the officer decides to arrest you or let you go free. You...
Everyone’s heard of Black Friday – the day after Thanksgiving that has traditionally sent shoppers rushing to stores for one-day-only bargains. Of course, Black Friday now essentially has expanded to the last couple of months of the year. Black Wednesday, which most...
Indulging in too much alcohol on a night out can lead to a charge of driving while intoxicated (DWI). DWI charges carry a variety of stiff consequences, including jail time, fines, and license suspension. Subsequent charges carry even harsher penalties. According to...
When North Carolina authorities charge you with driving while intoxicated and the charge ends up leading to a conviction, you may have to install an ignition interlock device on your car and any others you drive. The ignition interlock device requires you to submit a...