3 costly mistakes to avoid during a traffic stop
No matter how great of a driver you are, traffic mistakes are inevitable. If you are caught committing a traffic offense, law enforcement may pull you over for a little chat. And depending on the seriousness of the violation, you might walk away with a simple warning...
Drugs are detectable for longer than their effects last
Alcohol, breath tests and other means of testing confirm the presence of a substance in a person’s system but cannot confirm whether that presence is having an impact on them. Many drugs are still be detectable in a person’s system long after the impact of those drugs...
3 reasons to fight a traffic ticket
Traffic offenses like speeding, driving without valid registration, running a red light/stop sign, failing to yield, tailgating and so on can earn you a traffic ticket. The North Carolina Judicial Branch provides adequate information on what to do next to those who...
What are the consequences of a third DUI in North Carolina?
A DUI arrest can leave you fearful of what impacts the situation may have on your life. When you’ve been arrested for a third time, you know that you should expect serious repercussions. From losing your driving license to potential consequences for your...
Are you entitled to defend yourself with violence?
Fortunately, incidents such as violent attacks and home break-ins are fairly rare, but they do happen. Such events can be very frightening for those on the receiving end. It can be difficult to know what to do in these circumstances, and you may not have much time to...
Are CAM bracelets in the future after a DWI/DUI arrest?
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) is rolling out a pilot program in the western part of the state for those considered “high-risk” DWI/DUI offenders. The “Booze It and Lose It” program could eventually make its way across the state, according to...
Can you get a DWI when you’re under the limit?
The legal limit for driving after consuming alcohol is generally a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08%. There are some cases in which drivers will have lower limits. For instance, commercial drivers typically have lower limits, as do drivers who are under 21 years...
Should you tell your criminal defense attorney everything?
If you’re charged with a crime, you have a right to a fair trial – and a zealous defense, but does that mean you really should tell your attorney everything, even if you’re guilty? Absolutely. While you may approach the situation with some misgivings, especially if...
Too many tickets can cost you your license
A small number of North Carolina traffic infractions, like drunk driving, are so serious that people end up arrested after an officer accuses them of breaking the law. Most other traffic infractions result in a citation or ticket. Drivers have the option of either...
Do you have to tell your boss that you were arrested for DUI/DWI?
A drunk driving arrest can have some immediate and significant effects on your life even before you have a court hearing, let alone been convicted. The most immediate one – aside from spending some time in a holding cell – is likely that police now have your driver’s...