Immediate arrest for traffic violations

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...

What constitutes “driving” for a DWI

In North Carolina in order to be convicted of a DWI the first element the State must prove is that you were driving a vehicle on the highway, on the street, or any public vehicular place.  In fact this is what N.C.G.S. 20-138.1 states.  So if you were reading the...

Substance abuse assessment after DWI

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....

DWI and 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...

Impairing Substances for DWI

Those of us operate a vehicle on the road know it is illegal to do so while impaired from consuming too much alcohol.  It is just as illegal to operate a vehicle while under the influence of drugs.  If you are impaired under either you may be stopped and charged with...