When you go on vacation, you’re looking to relax. You know you don’t have to work. You just want to have fun. Does that mean you are going to drink more? Clearly, if you don’t drink already, vacation isn’t something that changes where you stand. If you already do...
Breath tests aren’t foolproof but tricks won’t beat them
When you see the flashing lights of a police vehicle behind you, your heart might drop. You must ensure that you handle being pulled over by the cops appropriately. One thing that you might go through is the breath test. Some people who know they’ve been drinking...
Defense options to DUI charges
Defenses to drunk driving can mean the difference between harsh penalties and consequences associated with DUI charges and the normal everyday life of an accused driver prior to a traffic stop. There are multiple ways to challenge drunk driving charges that accused...
What happens if I refuse a breath test in North Carolina?
People in the Myrtle Beach area may have headed to one of North Carolina’s many beaches this past Memorial Day weekend, or they may have celebrated the unofficial start of summer with a backyard barbecue. One highlight of these celebrations for many is having a beer...
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...
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...
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....
Wrestling superstar arrested for another DUI
Jeff Hardy, a superstar wrestler with the World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), was arrested on DUI charges last year. He was recently arrested again in North Carolina, making it two sets of charges in two years.When asked for comment, the WWE did not want any part of...
Could tailgating lead to a DUI for you?
If you are like many football fans, tailgating is the highlight of the season for you. You enjoy manning the grill and meeting up with both new and old friends in the parking lot on game day. You quaff a few beers and share some laughs together before heading for...
AAA survey shows millions of Americas drive while high
A whopping 70 percent of Americans don't think drivers who are high on marijuana will be caught by police.That's according to a new survey published by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, which showed that an estimated 14.8 million people drove within one hour of...
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