Category: Drunk Driving

Driving While Impaired (DWI) checkpoints are a common method used by law enforcement agencies to ensure road safety and detect impaired drivers. In North Carolina, these checkpoints are legal, but it’s crucial for individuals to be aware of their rights when encountering them.

Understanding what law enforcement can and cannot do at DWI checkpoints empowers individuals to protect their rights. In this blog, we will explore the legal landscape surrounding DWI checkpoints in North Carolina, discuss individual rights, and emphasize the importance of seeking legal counsel when facing DWI charges.

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Have you ever been in a situation where you allowed someone to get behind the wheel after drinking? If so, you may wonder if you could face criminal charges for aiding and abetting a DUI.

In this blog post, we’ll explain the concept of aiding and abetting a DUI in North Carolina and what can happen to you if you allow someone to drive while intoxicated. 

What Is Aiding and Abetting a DUI in North Carolina?

Under North Carolina law, it is illegal for anyone to aid or abet another person’s impaired driving[...]

If you’ve had a DUI in North Carolina, then the words “background check” may strike fear in your heart. That’s understandable, as background checks are normally done for important things such as getting a new job.

If you’ve had a DUI, chances are you don’t want people to know about it, but it’s inevitable that anyone doing a background check on you will find it. That’s why many people want to know if a DUI in North Carolina can be expunged from their record or not.

The answer to that question is more [...]

If you are convicted of driving while intoxicated in North Carolina, then chances are you will be required by the court to undergo an alcohol assessment. You may also need to take part in some kind of alcohol education classes and counseling.

What happens during an alcohol assessment and the education classes in North Carolina? Who has to take them and for how long? The answers to these questions vary on a case-by-case basis. Read on for a general idea of what you can expect from North Carolina alcohol assessments and education.

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It may seem like a silly thing to think about – what you should wear to your DUI hearing in North Carolina. However, it’s a small detail that can make a big impact on your day in court.

If you haven’t spent a lot of time in court in your life, then it’s natural to wonder what you should wear to a court hearing, an event that can have a gigantic impact on your life from that moment on. You want to put your best foot forward, after all.

We understand that not [...]