On behalf of Frasier & Griffin, PLLC | Jul 29, 2020 | Criminal Defense
Evidence usually plays the biggest role in a DWI case. And an individual’s blood alcohol content (BAC) is often the most important component of evidence in the prosecution’s case. This is why many people wonder if they can refuse BAC testing. While individuals often...
On behalf of Frasier & Griffin, PLLC | Jul 29, 2020 | Criminal Defense
According to Georgetown University, roughly 131 million people in the United States take prescription drugs for various reasons, whether long-term for chronic pain, high blood pressure, generalized anxiety disorder or short-term as they recover from a serious injury....
On behalf of Frasier & Griffin, PLLC | Jul 6, 2020 | Criminal Defense
The United States Health & Human Services reports that one-in-five adolescents between the ages of 12 and 20 have consumed alcohol in the last 30 days. That high rate of underage drinking plus the high rate of binge drinking this age group participates in also...
On behalf of Frasier & Griffin, PLLC | Jun 25, 2020 | Criminal Defense
When police pull someone over under suspicion of drunk driving, their first step is often to conduct a field sobriety test. This process frequently includes a breath test. The first device that tested breath for alcohol was developed in 1938. Since then, companies...
On behalf of Frasier & Griffin, PLLC | May 18, 2020 | Criminal Defense
Manslaughter, on a basic level, is a murder that was committed without malicious intent. The courts argue that because manslaughter does not require intent, it is more moral. Therefore, the sentencing is lower than murder. Unlike some states, North Carolina has three...
On behalf of Frasier & Griffin, PLLC | Apr 6, 2020 | Criminal Defense
The topic of white collar crime can bring up the mental image of middle-aged men in business suits. This stereotype downplays the wide range of people who can be accused of white collar crimes. As you may expect, North Carolina residents of any age, financial status,...
On behalf of Frasier & Griffin, PLLC | Mar 23, 2020 | Criminal Defense
If you have a child in college and he or she is heading somewhere for Spring Break, it could be an excellent time to remind them about the consequences of criminal activity. Unfortunately, many young people think Spring Break gives people the freedom to do whatever...
On behalf of Frasier & Griffin, PLLC | Feb 19, 2020 | Criminal Defense
Some North Carolina residents may think it is harmless to put false information on a credit card application. Many financial institutions do not require individuals to submit documents such as pay stubs or tax returns as part of the credit card application process....
On behalf of Frasier & Griffin, PLLC | Feb 14, 2020 | Criminal Defense
Many crimes can fall into the category of white collar crimes. You will notice that these crimes often happen on a large scale and always involve a financial aspect. This category includes embezzlement, fraud and Ponzi schemes. Ponzi schemes have been around for a...
On behalf of Frasier & Griffin, PLLC | Dec 3, 2019 | Criminal Defense
If you are charged with a DWI in North Carolina, you must take your defense seriously. You could face fines, the suspension of your license, jail time and other consequences depending on how many times you were previously convicted of a DWI. At Frasier & Griffin,...
