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DWI checkpoints
Many drivers are often surprised when they approach a checkpoint, are confused what to do, and certainly need to know their rights if they have been drinking. Especially with the summer months upon us, the police seem to be conducting more and more of these type of...
Man convicted after causing fatal DWI accident
A man in Jacksonville was recently convicted in connection with a vehicle accident that resulted in a fatality. His BAC at the time of the accident was a 0.16, which is well above the legal limit of 0.08 in North Carolina. He was convicted of felony death by motor...
New NC decision regarding lab test results
The North Carolina Supreme Court recently made a decision the case of State v. Brent that asked them to decide whether a lab test could be admissible in court if the person who conducted was not available to testify. Ultimately the court decided that someone other...
Mayor arrested for DWI
The mayor of Waxhaw, NC was recently arrested for DWI. The arrest occurred after police stopped her vehicle on NC Highway 16 in the early morning hours this past Monday. The police allege she crossed the center line of the road several times and that her driving was...
RHPD arrest one of their most wanted
Police in Rock Hill were able to arrest a man on their “most wanted” list this week. The man was wanted for intimidation of a witness, but police were unable to locate him. The police obtained a warrant for his arrest back in early May. When the police were unable to...
DWI checkpoint in Durham
DWI detection and enforcement is in high gear this week as law enforcement agencies around the state of North Carolina are targeting intoxicated drivers over the holiday week. Agencies across the state have already started setting up checkpoints and targeted patrols...
Charlotte DWI accident
A man in Charlotte is facing a DWI charge after causing an accident. The accident occurred over the past weekend around 1:00 a.m. on Johnston Road. Police officers from the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department responded to the scene of the accident. The man...
Mayor arrested for DWI in NC
Amid the number of DWI arrests made by police this month, one arrest in Waxahaw stands out in the community. Police arrested the mayor of the town of Waxahaw for driving while intoxicated earlier in the month. The mayor was stopped by police when an officer observed...
DWI arrests during Operation Firecracker
Police across the state worked to crackdown on DWIs over the Fourth of July holiday week through a campaign named “Operation Firecracker.” Officers around the state set up checkpoints and targeted patrols to detect and deter impaired drivers. Several counties around...
Factors in DWI sentencing in NC
If you are convicted of a DWI in North Carolina there are a variety of factors a judge may consider in determining what level of punishment is appropriate. The factors are generally categorized as grossly aggravating factors, aggravating factors, and mitigating...
