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...

DWI Charge and License Revocation

Yes, if you are charged with DWI your license will be revoked.  In North Carolina if you are charged with a DWI you will automatically lose your driver’s license for a period of 30 days at minimum. This may vary depending on what level DWI you are charged with.  If...

DWI with CDL

A DWI conviction carries with it harsh penalties for anyone, but for those who possess a CDL the penalties may be more unforgiving.   Someone who has a CDL can be charged with a DWI if he or she has a BAC of .04 or above whereas for anyone else the legal limit is a...

DWI and Substance Abuse Assessment

North Carolina requires anyone who is convicted of DWI to receive a substance abuse assessment and complete any recommended treatment.  If you find yourself in this situation you will need to go to a center approved by the state in order to receive your assessment....

PBT and DWI Investigation

The PBT (portable breath testing device) is commonly used by law enforcement officers to obtain a sample of someone’s breath to determine what BAC level he or she has.  These portable devices are most often used during a traffic stop on the side of the road.  A common...

How are Criminal Charges Dropped?

 Usually when charges are pressed against someone it is up to the District Attorney to decide if the charges will be dropped before the case gets to trial.  Simply because the person who may have initially pursued pressing charges against someone has changed their...