by Aaron Lee | May 24, 2013 | Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Felony DUI
A teenager, who fatally struck a pedestrian in April 2012, was sentenced in Union County, North Carolina this week. The incident occurred as a pedestrian was walking home on the shoulder of the road, the teenager struck him, and he fled the scene. It was later...
by Aaron Lee | May 22, 2013 | DUI & DWI, Felony DUI
Some people question whether operating a boat while intoxicated can garner the same charge as driving under the influence, and the answer is: Yes. When someone is operating a boat on the water, they have already consented to a blood alcohol test when they are...
by Aaron Lee | May 22, 2013 | DUI & DWI, Felony DUI
In the state of South Carolina, the number 0.08% is extremely important to driving under the influence (DUI) prosecution. However, the state of South Carolina can and will aggressively prosecute a DUI against an individual who had less than a 0.08 BAC. This sounds...
by Aaron Lee | May 21, 2013 | DUI & DWI, Felony DUI, Felony Possession of a Firearm
A North Carolina lawyer and judge were indicted after a scheme was enacted to convict people of DWI’s that had been backdated, meaning the judge was signing orders to charge people with DWI after several months, thus moving back the license suspension date. The...
by Aaron Lee | May 21, 2013 | DUI & DWI, Felony DUI
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...
by Aaron Lee | May 21, 2013 | DUI & DWI, Felony DUI
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...