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First and foremost, do not drink and drive. Call a friend. Call a Lyft, taxi or Uber. Do not drink and drive. However, if you are pulled over, there are some general tips to follow. Safety first The moment that one is pulled over, the police officer has already noted...
Being pulled over by law enforcement can be a very stressful situation for North Carolina motorists. If an officer suspects that a driver is under the influence of a substance or intoxicated, this could give the officer a reason to conduct a field sobriety test and...
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...
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...
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...
A conviction for driving while intoxicated in North Carolina is going to cost you a hefty sum, even if there were no aggravating factors surrounding your offense. Even a first-time DWI leads to significant penalties including mandatory time behind bars and hundreds of...
Because of your DWI, you had to pay bail and towing and impounding fees. Do the costs stop there? American Addiction Centers explores various costs common to DWI charges. Learn how to prepare your finances and protect your financial health. Individual fines Depending...
If you face charges of driving while impaired in North Carolina, you could receive jail time for a conviction. The state has defined five levels of DWI that vary based on the aggravating (negative) and mitigating (positive) factors in your case. Review the...
