The last thing you want to see on the road ahead is a sobriety checkpoint. Even if you have not been drinking, it can be a stressful process. Here are three important details to understand regarding these checkpoints. 1. The police must follow the rules As we have mentioned in previous blog posts, the police […]

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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 charges. One question to ask yourself: Were you […]

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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 disappear? Here are a few critical […]

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Facing DWI charges also leaves you facing a long list of questions. What happens now? How can you protect your future? One common worry that many share in these situations is how drunk driving charges affect their lives – and careers. So, what should you know? Could you lose your job? The answer to this […]

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When individuals hear “DWI” they immediately think of drunk driving. It is true that the consumption of alcohol is a factor in most DWI cases. However, it is critical to know that these criminal charges do not always involve alcohol. Drugged driving is still impaired driving The definition of a DWI is driving a vehicle […]

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It is always possible to fight DWI charges. Simply accepting the charges can be a big mistake, especially when there are many options and strategies available to protect your rights. So, how can you defend yourself? 5 ways to fight DWI charges There are a few common defenses against DWI charges. These include: Proving any […]

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Everyone has seen the dash-cam footage of suspected drunk drivers walking in a straight line on the side of the road, with police officers looking on. This is a part of the field sobriety test that occurs when police stop drivers who they believe to be under the influence of alcohol. You may have seen […]

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Anytime someone gets behind the wheel after a night out, they could face the risk of getting pulled over by police. They might believe they are okay to drive, but a breath test can often pick up even the slightest hints of alcohol. The breath test and even criminal charges do not discriminate by age […]

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During the traffic stop, police may conduct a field sobriety test and eventually charge an individual with a DUI or a DWI. Even so, to escalate from criminal charges to a conviction, the prosecution has to prove that the individual was driving drunk. How exactly do they prove this and potentially obtain a conviction? As […]

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Welcoming the holidays means seeing family, exchanging gifts and enjoying plenty of food and drink. Those drinks are frequently alcoholic as well. It is no secret that many people drink more alcohol around the holidays. A 2018 study found that individuals drink double the amount of alcohol around the holidays than they do year-round. However, […]

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