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...
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How does an ignition interlock device work?
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...
What should you know about field sobriety testing?
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...
Can I challenge breathalyzer results?
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,...
How can a DUI conviction wreck your career?
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...
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...
Are DUI checkpoints legal in North Carolina?
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...
DUI penalty forces distracted driving
Most people understand that operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated is deemed unsafe as consuming too much alcohol reduces a person's ability to appropriately operate a vehicle, to make good decisions while driving or to respond quickly when needed in a driving...
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...
Consequences of drunk driving with a minor on-board
Drunk driving is a severe offense in every state. DUI charges can affect the insurance rate and driving record of a driver for a long time. These penalties are nothing if the occupants are all adults or when the offender is alone in the car. However, when they have a...