Felony DWI in North Carolina

Most DWI charges in North Carolina are classified as a misdemeanor. However there are two types of DWI offenses that are classified as a felony in North Carolina. Those include felony death by motor vehicle and habitual DWI.  If someone is convicted of a felony DWI...

DWI laws in NC v. Other States

There has been a lot of discussion among law makers in North Carolina about toughening up our state’s DWI laws.  The opinions are split as to how tough North Carolina’s DWI laws are already.  One side of the argument is that those who drive intoxicated need to face...

Length of Detainment on Traffic Stop

I have done a few blogs here regarding various search and seizure issues, and this week a new topic within this subject arose in North Carolina regarding drug dog “sniffs” during a traffic stop.  A new decision has been handed down that says holding someone during a...