Setting up a DWI Checkpoint

At one point we have all likely had to drive through a police checkpoint.  Even if you are not doing anything wrong it can still be a nerve-racking experience wondering if the officer will issue a ticket to you for something maybe you didn’t know was wrong.   Usually...

Monetary Damages and DWI

    In addition to severe criminal penalties that result from a DWI conviction separate expensive civil penalties may also result.  Someone who is injured or has a family member who is killed as the result of a drunk driver may sue in civil court under a...

DWI and How It Can Affect Your Insurance

Next to the fear of being punished for a DWI most people are concerned about how a conviction will hurt their insurance rate.  This can vary depending on the insurance company and previous traffic records but if someone is convicted of DWI it will undoubtedly cause an...

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...