Bolivia Criminal Defense Legal Blog
Why Field Sobriety Tests May Produce Inaccurate Results
Field sobriety tests, also referred to as roadside sobriety tests, involve assessments of drivers’ coordination and physical control by law enforcement officials. Police and other law enforcement personnel execute these tests when they suspect that drivers may be...
Possible penalties for prescription drug misuse
Like other states, North Carolina imposes harsh criminal penalties for the misuse of prescription drugs. When it comes to prescription opioids, the important point to remember is that they are treated like illegal street drugs such as cocaine and heroin. In other...
A reckless driving charge is a serious matter
Like other states, North Carolina has a law on the books which defines certain poor driving behaviors as reckless driving. The idea behind this law is that there are some traffic violations which, even if they don’t involve alcohol or drugs, are so serious that they...
Seeing a weapon changes witness accuracy
When a witness testifies about what happened during a crime or picks a suspect out of a lineup, there are a lot of factors that influence the decisions that they make. One of the biggest factors is whether or not they saw a weapon during the event. By comparing those...
What do you when the police are at your door?
There's a knock at the door, and you see the police standing outside. Whether it's a couple of officers in blue standing there or a pair of detectives in suits, you need to know how to protect yourself.Here are some things that you should keep in mind about your...
A teacher is charged with drunk driving after falling asleep
A 43-year-old coach and teacher in Cary was arrested and charged with both driving while intoxicated (DWI) and child abuse charges this past weekend.Court records show that police found the man passed out behind the wheel of his running car in the early morning hours...
Top 3 ways a prescription drug can lead to criminal charges
Prescription medications are also known as controlled substances, a name which means that the government regulates their production, storage, dispensation and use. There are multiple reasons that the government has an active role in policing the use of certain...
What should I know about traffic tickets and the points system?
If you think back to when you were first studying for your North Carolina license, you likely read a lot about how you can get points on your license for taking different actions. When many of us think of a rewards programs or a test, we associate the idea of points...
Criminal records, race and job search issues
You know that having a criminal record can impact your ability to find employment. Many companies run background checks. Some will not hire you if you have a record, especially if it's a felony.While others may technically be open to hiring you, the criminal record...
2 area school district officials arrested for DUI since September
Since September, two Horry County, South Carolina, school district officials have been arrested on charges of driving under the influence.In September, the District 1 school board member was arrested after she allegedly failed to follow field sobriety test directions....
