Category Archives: Drunk Driving Offenses
DWI: Reasonable suspicion is different than probable cause
Every day, for a variety of reasons, numerous motorists in North Carolina end up getting pulled over by law enforcement officers. Some are let go with warnings, others are issued citations, and some end up behind bars. Stopping a motorist is not something police can…
DUI can have criminal and administrative consequences
If you were recently arrested for drunk or otherwise impaired driving, you know that if convicted you’ll have to accept the criminal consequences that come with it. Did you know that in North Carolina, as in other states, there are also administrative consequences associated with…
North Carolina has a zero-tolerance policy for underage drinking
In North Carolina, one has to be at least 21 years old to purchase, possess or consume alcohol. The exceptions to this law are that consumption may be allowed for younger individuals for religious purposes, or if it is done in the privacy of one’s…
Worried about the results of your field sobriety tests?
It happened. You were pulled over by North Carolina Police and asked to submit to field sobriety testing. You complied because you felt you had to, and doing so resulted in test failure and your arrest. Many people believe that if they fail their field…
Your diet may lead to a false positive on the breathalyzer
The new year meant a new you, and you set out on a cleaner way of living. Exercise and diet are now a focal point in caring for yourself. While a ketogenic diet is popular, it may have an unintended side effect. If a police officer…
What are the five levels of misdemeanor DWI?
Driving while intoxicated (DWI) is a very serious crime in North Carolina. There are currently five levels of misdemeanor DWI, with level 1 considered the most serious offense. In the event a person receives three convictions within a seven-year period, a felony DWI charge will be…
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