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Public Outrage After Judge Dismisses DWI Charge of Elected Official
In a recent news story, a Pender County elected official has had a recent DWI charge dismissed by a local judge. This is not a particularly aggravating case due to the fact that nobody was injured; however, the problem the public is having is in regards to the fact...
The “Taste of Charlotte” Festival is Approaching, So Drive Safely
In June, the city of Charlotte hosts the annual Taste of Charlotte festival. Citizens of Mecklenburg County and the surrounding region drive, or take the light rail into the city to sample excellent cuisine, and enjoy themselves. However, in addition to food, the...
It is Possible for the Passenger of a Vehicle to be Charged with DWI in North Carolina
Everyone knows that if someone has been operating a vehicle while impaired, they may be charged with DWI. However, it is possible for someone to be charged with DWI even if they were not the person driving the vehicle. You are now saying to yourself: That is...
How Does Sentencing Work for DWI Law?
If you are convicted of a DWI in North Carolina, there are a variety of factors a judge may consider in determining the level of punishment is appropriate. In North Carolina, DWI sentencing is complex due to the fact that multiple factors can be considered in...
How Should you Respond when an Officer Asks “How Much Have you Had to Drink?”
So, you've been drinking with friends, and you don't feel intoxicated. You have told yourself that your house is just a mile or so away and that it would be much more convenient to just drive home. However, then you see blue-lights in your rear view mirror. You are...
Urban Legends Regarding “Sober-up-quick” Techniques
It is often the debate when a person has been drinking at a party, or a dinner, or any other type of get together, whether one should drive or get a ride home. The phrase "I probably had more drinks than I should, but I don't feel drunk" is the first step...
Gastonia Man Registers Three Times the Legal Limit on DWI Breath-Test
A man from Gastonia, North Carolina has been arrested after allegedly registering a 0.24 on the breath-test. Gaston County police were patrolling the neighborhood surrounding Franklin Boulevard when a vehicle was spotted making an abrupt turn. Thereafter, police...
“Operation Dry Water” Reported a Decrease in BUI’s on Lake Norman Last Summer
As the summer season begins and local boaters decide to take to the lakes, it is important to drink responsibly while recreating. Last summer, reports from local police departments in the Lake Norman region illustrated that last year was low in regards to DWI's and...
Grossly Aggravating Factors Associated with DWI’s in North Carolina
If you are required to endure the excruciating process of receiving a DWI, this is scary enough; however, what if you have been convicted of a previous DWI? The answer here is that you will be facing a more serious charge. The State of North Carolina has some of the...
What Amounts to Reasonable Suspicion if an Officer Suspects a Driver with Revoked Driving Privileges?
If a police officer has reasonable suspicion to believe a crime has been committed, he or she is permitted to pull a vehicle to the side of the road in North Carolina. However, what amounts to reasonable suspicion can sometimes be a source of contention. In North...