In North Carolina, even a first-time DWI conviction may result in steep consequences. Depending on the severity of the reported offense, penalties may range from 24 hours to two years in jail, suspension or revocation of driver’s license and fines in the amount of...

It is difficult at the moment to understand how consuming alcohol affects your body and your brain. Because of the effects of the substance, you cannot realize the changes in your abilities. This misperception can lead you to drink too much before getting behind the...

After a night on the town, you may believe sleeping off your intoxication in your vehicle is a good way to avoid a driving while impaired charge. While it is always better not to drive with a blood alcohol concentration above 0.08%, your belief may not be entirely...

Law enforcement agencies across the country, including here in North Carolina, use field sobriety tests (FSTs) as a preliminary testing method after pulling over a suspected drunk driver. These are the tests that you see in movies or on television, which may involve...

Today begins the three-day holiday weekend leading up to Labor Day. If you are among the many workers in North Carolina enjoying an extra day off, please take advantage of the beautiful weather as you mark the unofficial end of summer. But as you celebrate this...

In North Carolina, driving while intoxicated (DWI) comes with heavy penalties. North Carolina legislators support some of the strictest DWI punishments in the United States. Depending on one’s blood alcohol content (BAC), driving safety and other aggravating factors,...

North Carolina college students like you have big plans for your future. Maybe you have programs you want to try. You might want to travel overseas or do an exchange program. Perhaps your field is rigorous and you must finish many years of schooling for it.  With...

When the police pull you over for rolling through that stop sign, their investigation may turn from that of a minor infraction to a more serious charge. If the authorities believe you are driving intoxicated, you may face DWI charges.  There are factors that may play...

North Carolina drivers like you may someday find law enforcement pulling you over. If they ask you to do a field sobriety test, you should know what they are. This can help prevent unnecessary panic.  You should understand the purpose of these tests. It also helps to...

If you get charged with a DWI, it might fall into one of five different levels based on the specifics of the case and your driving history. The level your case falls into determines the fines you might need to pay, if or how long the state suspends your license for...