by Aaron Lee | Feb 17, 2014 | DUI & DWI
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...
by Aaron Lee | Jan 31, 2014 | DUI & 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...
by Aaron Lee | Jan 30, 2014 | Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
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...
by Aaron Lee | Jan 27, 2014 | DUI & DWI, Felony DUI
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...
by Aaron Lee | Jan 24, 2014 | Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Felony Drug Possession
A woman in Catawba County recently plead guilty to manslaughter. The charge resulted from a domestic dispute which escalated to the point of the woman shooting her husband. The woman then tried to cover up the death by setting the body on fire. The police learned of...
by Aaron Lee | Jan 23, 2014 | Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Felony DUI
As some people may or may not be aware, North Carolina passed a law last year that required law enforcement to immediately arrest teenage drivers for certain traffic infractions. The reason for this law was to expedite the process to have the driver’s license...