College students in the midst of newly found adulthood may not be fully aware of the consequences of drinking and driving. While many know that there is a chance of facing jail time, revoked or suspended licenses, or fines, they may not know about how a DWI can...
Drunk Driving
DWI convictions can have a long-term impact
No one wants a Driving While Impaired (DWI) conviction on their record. It may be a painful reminder of mistakes made, or perhaps it has a very real financial impact upon your life. North Carolina has six DWI levels, including severe penalties at all levels like a...
What can mitigate a drunk driving conviction?
Let's be perfectly clear about this: Drunk or drugged driving is a bad idea. That being said, people still make mistakes all the time. When a mistake results in an arrest and a conviction, it's time to turn your attention to sentencing.North Carolina is notoriously...
Can you keep your license after a DWI in North Carolina?
You didn't think you were the slightest bit impaired, even though you had a drink or two. When you were charged with driving while impaired (DWI), it came as a total shock.So what happens now? Since it's your first offense, do you have any hope of keeping your...
Explain these fact about drunk driving to your teen
It's hard to watch your kids grow up. Sooner or later, you're faced with the knowledge that you can't always be with them, can't make all their choices for them and won't always be there to protect them from themselves.That brings us to the subject of drinking and...
How can you avoid a drunk driving charge?
A drunk driving charge is one of the scariest things you can experience. A conviction can wreck your finances, destroy your reputation and damage your professional standing.Naturally, the number one way to avoid a drunk driving charge is to scrupulously avoid drinking...
Failed a Breathalyzer test? Don’t give up just yet
There's nothing more soothing on a cold day than a shot of whiskey in your tea or a little cream liquor in your coffee. Or, maybe you just enjoy celebrating the good cheer of the whole holiday season with an occasional glass of wine.Whatever your favorite, you know...
North Carolina’s ‘On the Road, On the Water’ campaign has started
For the ninth year in a row, the North Carolina Highway Patrol, the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission and Mothers Against Drunk Driving (M.A.D.D.) have teamed up to spread the message that it's illegal and unsafe to drink and drive -- whether you're behind...
Don’t rely on pocket Breathalyzers to avoid drunk driving charges
There's no shame in enjoying a night out on the town -- or a drink with dinner while you're out with friends. If you're a responsible adult, you know you don't want to get behind the wheel if you're too inebriated to be driving. However, given the fact that a .08...
Don’t get fooled into a DWI by these old drinking stories
North Carolina's drunk driving laws are fierce -- and you don't want to find yourself facing a charge of driving while intoxicated (DWI) under any circumstances. Punishment if you're convicted usually involves mandatory jail time, even at the lowest-level offense.A...