DUI

When an individual gets convicted of a DUI, the consequences may vary depending on the location of the incident, record of past offenses, and the details around the case. In North Carolina, factors such as BAC level and whether there was a crash involved are...

Decreasing incidents of driving under the influence is a priority for lawmakers and law enforcement in every state. In North Carolina, several tactics are used to prevent driving under the influence. These strategies include criminalizing driving under the influence,...

Driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs can have serious consequences, including potential criminal charges. North Carolina drivers in such circumstances are typically charged with Driving While Intoxicated/Impaired (DWI). Depending on the state where...

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...

North Carolina drivers like you may have heard of field sobriety testing before. This is one of many tools that law enforcement officers have which allow them to test your sobriety. However, field sobriety tests are not an exact science. Because of this, it is...

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...

If the police have accused you of DUI, it is likely that breathalyzer results are very important to the case the police have against you. Depending on your circumstances, however, it is possible that the results of that breathalyzer test may be problematic. It is,...

When you receive a DUI conviction, you face prison time, having to pay a substantial fine and having your driver’s license suspended. But have you ever considered the other possible consequences of a DUI conviction? The Houston Chronicle reports that a DUI conviction...

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...

As you go about your duties in North Carolina, you may happen to bump into a random sobriety checkpoint on the road. The police set up these checkpoints to help reduce the number of accidents occurring due to drunk driving. The CDC estimates that the sobriety...