A person convicted of an impaired driving offense in North Carolina may have his or her driver's license suspended or revoked depending on the circumstances of the case. Some situations allow the person to reinstate the driving privileges by installing and using an...
Drunk Driving
Penalties for DWI in North Carolina
Drunk driving fatalities exceed the national average in North Carolina as reported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The state imposes serious penalties for driving while intoxicated to help prevent these catastrophic accidents. Review the possible...
What is the Difference in Refusing a Breath Test Before and After Arrest?
Being under investigation for Driving While Impaired in North Carolina is not only serious but a nerve-wracking time as well. It is important for you to know and understand your rights while this is occurring. Knowing and understanding your rights can give you the...
North Carolina DWI Penalties and Sentencing Factors
North Carolina has a much higher rate of drunk driving fatalities than the national average. In light of this data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the state imposes serious penalties for drivers who operate a motor vehicle under the influence of...
DWI arrests on the decline in North Carolina
For decades, law enforcement and safety advocates have been trying to get the word out that drunk driving is a dangerous and potentially deadly choice. Lawmakers continue to tighten laws, and police enforce those laws in an effort to keep the roads safe. These efforts...
Why drinking and driving is so dangerous
The legal blood alcohol limit for drivers in North Carolina is .08 percent. However, people may be impaired regardless of what their blood alcohol level is. In some cases, they may be too drunk to drive even if they aren't showing any obvious signs of impairment. This...
“Are you willing to perform a Field Sobriety Test?”
Many drivers find themselves on edge when they see the red, white and blue lights flashing behind their vehicles. When this happens, they are eager to complete the traffic stop as quickly as possible so that they can be on their way. Unfortunately, some drivers...
Proposal would toughen North Carolina DWI law
Though North Carolina has some of the toughest drunk driving laws in the nation, some people want penalties made even harsher. The legislative Child Fatality Task Force recently voted in support of a proposal to add a requirement for ignition interlock device...
