Most people in the Winston-Salem area understand the serious nature of drug crimes. If you are charged with a drug crime and convicted, you could face imprisonment, stiff fines and other penalties. What charges and penalties you face generally depends both on the...
If you get a DWI in North Carolina, you will face several penalties including the revocation of your driver’s license. This is a significant setback. How will you carry out your daily tasks if you lose your driver’s license? It may seem impractical if not impossible....
Breathalyzer tests can lead to criminal charges for drunk driving which can monumentally change an accused driver’s life in an instant. Breathalyzer tests may not always be reliable, however, and there may be options available to challenge them that accused drivers...
It is important to know the penalties for DUI charges and also how to defend against drunk driving charges. Drunk driving charges can carry stiff penalties and change the accused driver’s life forever so understanding what a DUI charge means when facing one is...
Like other states, North Carolina’s punishments for the possession or trafficking of drugs are significant. Even a first-time offender can face years in prison and a hefty fine even for the simple possession of certain types of drugs. The exact penalties depend a lot...
In Winston-Salem and across North Carolina, law enforcement is always seeking out potential drug violations and conducting investigations to put a stop to illegal activity. That can include large-scale task forces and long-term gathering of evidence. When there is an...
Many North Carolina residents navigate around their communities on golf carts and similar small vehicles. After a few drinks, this practice can result in charges of driving while intoxicated. Review the factors that may contribute to conviction for DWI involving a...
When people face drug charges, they may think that there are few options available to them, however, people may be able to participate in a drug court. Drug courts are one tool that the North Carolina judicial system uses to address drug offenses. According to the...
The short answer to the title question is NO. You should never take a field sobriety test, even though officers likely will ask you to do so if they stop you for suspected DWI. Nothing in North Carolina law requires you to take this test. As the American Automobile...
Legislators have debated North Carolina's marijuana possession laws for a few years now, with little changing so far. The lightest charge for people includes a misdemeanor on their record and a $200 fine when found with less than .5 oz. Up to 1.5 oz sees jail time...
