Category: Drunk Driving

When is a DUI a Felony?

Mar 4
2025

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Categories: Drunk Driving | DUI | Felonies

A DUI arrest doesn’t always mean a felony charge—but under the wrong circumstances, it can. If you have multiple DUI convictions, caused an accident, or were driving on a suspended license, your case could be treated much more seriously.

Felony DUI charges come with severe consequences, from lengthy prison sentences to permanent restrictions on your future. However, many DUI cases involve legal issues that can be challenged—such as unreliable field sobriety tests or procedural mistakes by the arresting officer.

If you’re facing felony DUI charges, having a strong defense is essential. A skilled [...]

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4 Common DUI Defenses

Jan 16
2025

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Categories: Drunk Driving | DUI

If you’ve been charged with driving under the influence (DUI), it’s natural to feel overwhelmed. Penalties like fines, license suspension, or jail time may seem inevitable, but a charge doesn’t always mean conviction. Every case has its own set of circumstances, and often, the evidence isn’t as solid as it first appears. Mistakes by law enforcement, flawed tests, or procedural errors can significantly impact your case.

Don’t let a DUI charge disrupt your life without a fight. Our Greensboro, North Carolina DUI defense attorneys at Schlosser & Pritchett Law Firm can challenge the [...]

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DWI Checkpoints in North Carolina: Know Your Rights

Dec 9
2023

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Categories: Drunk Driving | DUI | DWI

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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Can You Face Charges in NC If You Let a Drunk Person Drive?

Feb 1
2023

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Categories: Drunk Driving | DUI | DWI

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[...]

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Can an NC DUI Be Expunged?

Sep 1
2022

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Categories: Criminal Record Sealing / Expungement | Drunk Driving | DUI | Expungement

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 [...]

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