Category: DUI

NC Underage DUI: What You Should Know

Jul 29
2022

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Categories: DUI | Underage Drinking

Anyone under the age of 21 in North Carolina is not of legal age to consume alcohol, but that doesn’t mean that they refrain from drinking. Unfortunately, some underage drinkers not only break the law by imbibing alcohol in the first place – some take it one step further by driving after they’ve ingested alcohol.

You may think that underage drinkers who get behind the wheel face the same consequences as anyone else in North Carolina getting busted for a DUI, but that’s not the case at all. In fact, there are some [...]

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Ordered to Take an NC Alcohol Class? Here’s What To Expect

Jul 1
2022

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Categories: Drunk Driving | DUI | DWI

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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Do You Need to Dress Up for a DUI Hearing in NC?

May 27
2022

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Categories: Drunk Driving | DUI

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 [...]

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Was Your NC DWI Stop Legal?

May 13
2022

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Categories: DUI | DWI

 

Arrest for driving while intoxicated in North Carolina can be intimidating to many people. Dealing with police, chemical tests, and all the other things associated with DWI can feel overwhelming. However, it’s important to not lose sight of one very important detail: You have rights.

It’s a good thing to review your DWI stop and subsequent arrest through the lens of your rights so that you can make sure they were not infringed upon at any point in the process. A good place to start is asking yourself if your DWI stop [...]

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NC DUI: Is It an Open Container or Just Trash?

Mar 11
2022

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Categories: DUI

States have laws about open containers to help reduce the frequency of drinking and driving, but laws vary from state to state. In North Carolina, there are very specific regulations about what is considered an open container of alcohol.

If you’re pulled over, and an officer sees an open container in your vehicle, can you simply say that it’s trash, or is it illegal for it to be in there in the first place? It’s a good question, and the answer is important for everyone to know.

Read on to find out more [...]

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