One minute you may be driving home from an enjoyable evening out, and the next moment you may feel anxiety as you see flashing lights in your rearview mirror. A traffic stop can be intimidating, especially if it is for the reason of suspected intoxicated driving....
Criminal Defense
What is the difference between a misdemeanor and felony offense?
When facing criminal charges, your future is on the line. Depending on the nature of the charges, you could face consequences that may range from minor fines to extensive time in prison. In order to know how to develop the most appropriate and effective defense...
Defending against drunk driving charges
A DWI in North Carolina can result in significant penalties for an accused individual if he or she is convicted or pleads guilty. If one is facing drunk driving charges, it is prudent to take this situation seriously, taking immediate steps to develop the most...
Probation violation can result in stiff penalties
The last thing you want is to end up back in jail, especially if your conviction resulted in probation instead of incarceration. Probation is preferable to a jail sentence because it allows you to serve your sentence at home with your family and to continue in your...
The many concealed costs of a DWI conviction
You already understand some of the costs of a DWI conviction. Jail time comes to the forefront. You also expect probation, fines, restitution if your actions caused damages and the loss of your driver’s license. But that is not all. Anyone convicted of DWI, faced a...
5 common DWI defense strategies
Seeing a police car’s flashing lights in your rearview mirror can be a frightening sight, especially if you’ve had a beer or two before heading home. However, even after a DWI arrest, it’s crucial to understand that an accusation does not mean you are guilty or are...
Understanding North Carolina’s complex DWI statute
In North Carolina, driving while intoxicated (DWI) can be charged at any of five misdemeanor levels. Level I has the greatest penalties, while Level V has the lowest penalties. DWI can also be charged as a felony, under certain circumstances. Here is an overview of...
What should I look for when hiring an attorney?
In most legal situations, you will have an easier time and see better results in your case if you hire an attorney. It will cost you money to hire one of these professionals, so to be sure you get the most for your money, you need to choose your attorney carefully....
How many drunk drivers continue to claim lives in North Carolina?
If you are one of the many licensed drivers in North Carolina, you know that the state has very strict laws against drinking and driving. From the loss of driving privileges to the potential for spending time in jail and more, the penalties associated with a drunk...
How accurate are radar devices?
Few things likely frustrate you more than receiving a speeding ticket when you know you were at, but not above, the speed limit. But what should you do? Argue with the officer? This probably will not get you anywhere. After all, (s)he had his or her radar gun pointed...
