by Aaron Lee | Apr 30, 2013 | DUI & DWI, Felony DUI
A Charlotte, North Carolina man has been charged with DWI, among other charges, after a fatal collision that occurred on Brookshire Boulevard near Interstate 85. The man was allegedly speeding while intoxicated, when he rear-ended another vehicle causing both cars to...
by Aaron Lee | Apr 30, 2013 | DUI & DWI, Felony DUI
Two Gastonia men have been arrested for DWI by Gaston County Police; one occurred on Monday evening, and the other on Tuesday morning. Both of the men have received DWI convictions in North Carolina. The first man was pulled over by police around 7:00 p.m. on I-85,...
by Aaron Lee | Apr 29, 2013 | DUI & DWI, Felony DUI
In the case, Bailey v. United States, the Supreme Court held that police may NOT detain someone incident to the search of a residence when that person is over a mile away from the scene. Further, the traditional rule has been that police may seize anyone incident to...
by Aaron Lee | Apr 29, 2013 | DUI & DWI, Felony DUI
Raleigh, North Carolina Police set up two checkpoints around the city to apprehend drivers who are suspected of DWI. The first checkpoint took place on Saturday, and was located on Capital Boulevard. Sixteen people were arrested while this checkpoint was in...
by Aaron Lee | Apr 29, 2013 | DUI & DWI, Felony DUI
The one-legged stand is a test that is administered during the field sobriety test, and is used primarily to test balance. During the administration of this exam, the officer should instruct the driver to life one leg off the ground approximately six-inches, pointing...
by Aaron Lee | Apr 28, 2013 | DUI & DWI, Felony DUI
A New Hanover County, North Carolina woman has been charged with driving while intoxicated (DWI) after she hit another vehicle while making an “unsafe movement,” according to the police report. The woman was transported to the hospital where she was treated for...
