Criminal Defense: DWI/DUI
North Carolina DWI Laws
Driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs is prohibited throughout the United States. However, each state sets its own regulations as far as what the legal limit is and what the penalties are for each offense. While drinking and driving is always discouraged, it is important to know the local laws. Avoid a DWI…
Read More10 Tips for Avoiding Distracted Driving
Every single day, an average of nine people is killed in a car accident involving a distracted driver. The Center for Disease Control tracks this figure and also reports that daily injuries top 1,500 people nationwide. Despite the risk factors, many drivers still make mistakes. Texting and driving tops the list of distractions. A single…
Read MoreDrunk Driving Accidents and Underage Drinking
Drunk driving is a serious concern for residents of North Carolina, as well as the rest of the United States. The issue is not just with those who are legally able to drink and choose to drive when intoxicated. The number of underage children involved has prompted the state to launch a campaign called Talk…
Read MoreTips for Getting Through Sobriety Checkpoints
Cities like Raleigh, North Carolina set up sobriety checkpoints along the highways and at major traffic centers to catch individuals driving under the influence of alcohol. Police officers rotate the locations weekly in an attempt to discourage drinking and driving and will stop drivers in a pattern. If stopped, you are required to take a…
Read MoreDWI Enforcement During Peak Holiday Travel Times
The holiday season stretches from Halloween to New Year’s Eve. There are plenty of opportunities over these three months to celebrate with cross-country trips to visit family and gatherings with friends for every occasion. A season of partying can easily lead to too much of a good thing and the result can be a DWI…
Read MoreU.S. Department of Transportation Aims to Stop Drunk Driving
This Labor Day holiday will bring summer to a close, and people all across the country will spend the weekend celebrating with friends and family. For some, the holiday will bring tragedy, and to combat this, more than 10,000 law enforcement agencies across the country have joined the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for…
Read MoreN.C 4th of July DWI Enforcement
This 4th of July holiday, as families and friends gather to celebrate the nation’s independence with food, drink, and festivities, North Carolina law enforcement officials will be out in full force across the state actively working to catch drunk drivers and buzzed drivers with sobriety checkpoints. Generally, law enforcement officials begin special campaigns that target…
Read MoreFinding the right DWI attorney in Raleigh
The North Carolina Department of Transportation estimates 38 percent of fatal accidents involve individuals driving while impaired (DWI). Laws in North Carolina are designed to penalize and deter individuals from picking up the car keys after a couple of drinks. If you did pick up those keys and ended up with a DWI charge, lawyers…
Read MoreYour Rights When Facing Drunk Driving Charges
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimate that 32 people die each day in alcohol-related vehicle collisions. Of drivers with a blood alcohol content (BAC) over the legal limit of .08 percent, younger drivers between ages 21 and 24 are more likely to become fatalities. Of motorcycle drivers involved in fatal crashes, 30…
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