Criminal Defense

Charged with DWI

What happens If I get charged with a DWI in North Carolina?

By Web Administrator / March 10, 2021 / Comments Off on What happens If I get charged with a DWI in North Carolina?

If you are charged as a result of a traffic stop and the officer suspects impairment from alcohol, you will likely be taken to a police department or downtown Raleigh for a chemical test of your breath.

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Dement Askew & Johnson Included in US News/Best Lawyers in America Best Law Firms 2020

By Web Administrator / November 1, 2019 / Comments Off on Dement Askew & Johnson Included in US News/Best Lawyers in America Best Law Firms 2020

DeMent Askew & Johnson has been included as a Metropolitan Tier 2 law firm in the Criminal Defense: General Practice Section of US News/Best Lawyers in America’s Best Law Firms 2020.

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Client found not guilty in DWI case.

By Web Administrator / June 4, 2019 / Comments Off on Client found not guilty in DWI case.

Defendant had a head-on collision with injuries to both parties. He was given field sobriety tests on the scene of the collision and did not perform well on those tests with the exception of the Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus (HGN) test where he showed no signs of impairment from any central nervous system depressant. He admitted…

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No prison sentence for client facing 1 year.

By Web Administrator / June 4, 2019 / Comments Off on No prison sentence for client facing 1 year.

Defendant charged with Level 2 DWI with one prior within 7 years. Was facing a potential sentence of 1 year in prison. Defendant attended a treatment program and really changed her life direction while the case was pending. We were able to get the judge to agree to accept the inpatient treatment as credit for…

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Defendant charged with 2 counts after his 7th impaired driving offense.

By Web Administrator / June 4, 2019 / Comments Off on Defendant charged with 2 counts after his 7th impaired driving offense.

Defendant charged with 2 counts of habitual impaired driving on his 7th total offense.  Were able to negotiate a plea consolidating the sentence to one term of 28 months in prison where he was facing the potential for 10 years or more.

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Insurance Points for Traffic Offenses

By Web Administrator / January 18, 2019 / Comments Off on Insurance Points for Traffic Offenses

Most people do not know that when you pay a ticket for a traffic offense, like speeding, you are actually pleading guilty to that offense. Most moving traffic violations add points to your driving record, and each one can negatively effect your record and cause your insurance premiums to increase. The points that are added…

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Traffic Offenses and DMV Points

By Web Administrator / January 18, 2019 / Comments Off on Traffic Offenses and DMV Points

Most people do not know that when you pay a ticket for a traffic offense, like speeding, you are actually pleading guilty to that offense. Most moving traffic violations add points to your driving record, and each one can negatively effect your record and cause your insurance premiums to increase. The points that are added…

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Criminal Lawyer, DWI Lawyer, Personal Injury Lawyer.

What’s an Ignition Interlock Device (IID)?

By Web Administrator / May 16, 2017 / Comments Off on What’s an Ignition Interlock Device (IID)?

Drunk driving is never tolerated in any state. However, North Carolina deploys some of the harshest penalties for drunk drivers, including the Ignition Interlock Device (IID). From jail time to fines to penalties, you will certainly endure a lot as a punishment for breaking the law. However, one punishment many DWI offenders do not think about is…

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What Happens if You are Convicted of Growing Marijuana in North Carolina?

By Web Administrator / May 1, 2017 / Comments Off on What Happens if You are Convicted of Growing Marijuana in North Carolina?

While some states allow growing marijuana and the private use and sale, North Carolina is not one of those states. In North Carolina, marijuana is considered a Schedule VI substance, which means that is has a low potential for abuse, but it is illegal to possess, sell, or manufacture. If you are growing marijuana on…

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When Does Misdemeanor Assault Become a Felony?

By Web Administrator / April 12, 2017 / Comments Off on When Does Misdemeanor Assault Become a Felony?

In the state of North Carolina, there are three types of misdemeanor assault crimes. While the vast majority of individuals charged with assault will face a misdemeanor, there are instances where the prosecution may opt for a felony charge. Therefore, if you are arrested for assault of any kind, it is imperative that you understand…

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