Driving while under the influence can result in serious legal ramifications for the person behind the wheel -- particularly if someone is injured or killed as a result. However, businesses, employees of those businesses and even private citizens entertaining in their...
Drunk Driving
What should you do if you encounter a DUI checkpoint?
This time of year as drunk driving accidents increase, police are out in force here in North Carolina and throughout the country in an effort to keep intoxicated drivers off the road. You're likely to see at least one DUI checkpoint over the holidays, particularly...
What you need to know about Auto-Brewery Syndrome
When it comes to driving under the influence, some people are at a higher risk of intoxication than others. New studies have shed light on a condition called Auto-Brewery Syndrome, which causes a person's body to actually produce alcohol. Gaining an insight into this...
We’re entering one of the most dangerous periods on our roads
We're coming up on the most joyous time of year for many people. Unfortunately, this holiday period also includes some of the most deadly days of the year on our nation's roads. This is due to a combination of more people on the road and increased drinking.Law...
Demonstrating that a breath test can’t be trusted
People sometimes make the mistake of thinking that a breath test is solid proof of a DUI that can't be challenged. They look strictly at the numbers, determining that a driver who blew over 0.08 must have been legally too drunk to drive.However, the truth is that no...
Tactics that may shake a DUI charge
If you're being charged with a DUI, you don't always have to accept it. There are a few defense tactics that can sometimes be used to combat these charges. Though this is not an exhaustive list of all of your options, a few potential tactics are noted below:1. Saying...
Know the penalties you face for DUI
It's fair to say that the consequences for a driving under the influence conviction here in North Carolina have far-reaching consequences. Let's review some of them.First and most importantly, a DUI conviction can land an offender behind bars. In addition to the time...
Deputy’s credibility lapses get over 100 DWI cases dismissed
A Wake County sheriff's deputy who was a member of the Driving While Intoxicated Task Force was fired last month by the Sheriff. His termination occurred after a district court judge signed an order disqualifying the 15-year veteran of the sheriff's office as a...
Misdemeanor DWI charges come in 5 levels
If you're facing misdemeanor DWI charges, you need to know exactly what the charges are, and that means looking at the five different levels that can be used in North Carolina. They are as follows:Level Five This is the least serious offense. You could end up with a...