by Aaron Lee | Dec 19, 2013 | Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Felony DUI, General
In North Carolina, as in most states, there is an implied consent law in place which applies to all drivers in the state. Implied consent means that by driving on the roads in the state you have given consent for police to administer a chemical test if they suspect...
by Aaron Lee | Dec 17, 2013 | Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Felony DUI
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....
by Aaron Lee | Dec 16, 2013 | Criminal Defense, Drug Crimes and Controlled Substances Defense, DUI & DWI
In North Carolina, and according to the Constitution’s Fourth Amendment, you have right to remain silent during a custodial interrogation. The Fourth Amendment states that:”you have the right to remain silent, anything you say can and will be used against you in...
by Aaron Lee | Dec 16, 2013 | Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Motorcycle Accidents
In the olden days, a person’s first DWI 0ffense usually just yielded them a small fine and a few substance abuses classes. However, with the way the laws are continuously changing, states have upped the anty to some serious and hefty fines for DWIs; even if it...
by Aaron Lee | Dec 13, 2013 | Criminal Defense, Drug Crimes and Controlled Substances Defense, DUI & DWI
If you are convicted of a traffic violation in North Carolina it will result in points being placed on your driving record. These points that are assigned to your driving record can have many negative consequences such as increasing insurance premiums and could...
by Aaron Lee | Dec 11, 2013 | Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
As an officer begins to follow a vehicle, there are a number of erratic or abnormal behaviors that will tip the officer off that the driver has been driving while intoxicated. The most common of these is to determine if the vehicle is swerving or crossing over the...
