One’s blood alcohol concentration (BAC) can play a big role when facing DUI charges. The ratio can even affect how severe the charges are. So, how does this calculation work, and what does it mean? What exactly is BAC? First, it is important to note that the human body does not digest alcohol like it […]

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Alcohol consumption is often deeply integrated into college culture. This is partly because many individuals are students in college when they come of legal age to both buy and drink alcohol. It is not only students who are of age that partake in alcohol consumption either. There is a considerable rate of underage drinking that […]

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Getting pulled over and charged with driving under the influence can very quickly turn someone’s life upside down. Individuals worry about what happens next, what will happen in their future and how it will affect everything they planned. These concerns often boil down to one question: how long will a DWI conviction stay on their […]

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There is nothing easy about dealing with DWI charges. You could be left worrying about the legal and administrative penalties as well as how a conviction could affect your future. On top of the stress, there are also several tasks that individuals facing DWI charges must do. One of the tasks that North Carolina courts […]

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There are many options individuals can take to avoid drunk driving and proactively prevent being charged with a DWI. Individuals can choose a designated sober driver or call a rideshare service, so they do not get behind the wheel after drinking. Some people might also consider sleeping it off in their vehicle, so they do […]

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Commercial drivers spend most of their time on the road. Therefore, obtaining and maintaining their commercial driver’s license (CDL) requires them to meet high safety standards when behind the wheel. They must be especially careful when it comes to the risk of impaired driving. That is why drivers must understand all of the challenges they […]

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