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...