The first concern people have if facing criminal charges is usually whether or not they will go to jail. However, criminal charges can have many more far-reaching effects than the risk of jail time. It is commonly known, as the Office of Justice Programs noted in...
Month: February 2023
You weren’t actually driving. Why are you facing DWI charges?
You face a charge of “driving while impaired,” but you were not actually driving your vehicle. You may wonder: is that even possible? The short answer is yes, it is. The definition of “driving” under North Carolina law is an important distinction to make if you face...
Will an underage DWI stay on my child’s record?
If your child faces drunk driving charges, you could be reeling with worry. Suddenly their plans for college and their future are in jeopardy. As a parent, you wish to protect your children. So, you may wonder what you can do to handle this danger. Can you make it...
The risk of aggravating factors
As we have discussed in previous blog posts, it does not take much for criminal charges – and penalties – to escalate. There are many details that investigators and prosecutors alike consider in a criminal case. Aggravating factors, or factors that influence the...
