Periodically (and particularly around the holidays), law enforcement agencies everywhere start looking for ways to reinforce the message that drunk driving is unacceptable. One of the primary ways they do this is through the use of roadside checkpoints. Roadside...
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Don’t celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a DWI
North Carolina is a great place to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. The festivities begin early with "kegs and eggs" breakfast being offered by various bars and restaurants. The festivities continue late into the night, with plenty of green beer to go around. Having fun...
Don’t start the new year with a DUI
Before you start your New Year's Eve celebration, take a moment to think about the dangers of driving under the influence. According to the National Safety Council, 408 individuals could pass away this New Year's holiday on American roadways. Midnight to six in the...
What are field sobriety tests?
When the police stop a driver because they are suspected of drunk driving, they can request field sobriety tests. While the police may get the most evidence through chemical tests, they may begin with a field sobriety test. A field sobriety test is a kind of physical...
How long can a test detect marijuana in your system?
When someone smokes marijuana, they may be high for a relatively short length of time. There are other forms of use, such as taking edibles, which can result in a longer high. For instance, someone who takes edibles may be high for the next 3 to 4 hours. But this is...
4 potential defenses against assault and battery charges
In North Carolina, assault and battery charges can be prosecuted as either misdemeanors or felonies, depending on the situation (and the prosecutor’s discretion). However, the potential penalties are always serious. Even a first-time offender who is convicted of...
5 questions about sobriety tests
The police have the right to pull over drivers suspected of drunk driving. When this happens, the police will take action to help confirm whether a driver was truly drunk. If you’re pulled over under the suspicion of drunk driving, then you may have a few questions....
4 myths on drunk driving
Drunk driving is one of the most dangerous behaviors on the road. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 11,654 people died in alcohol-related accidents in 2020. This is an alarming rate, and most people choose to drive while drunk due to...
When can you be stopped on suspicion of drunk driving?
Being pulled over on suspicion of drunk driving must be taken seriously. Police officers can’t pull you over without having a valid reason, so one of the first things you should determine is why they pulled you over. The standard the officers must reach to initiate a...
Did the police make a mistake during your DUI stop and arrest?
Everyone makes mistakes from time to time, even trained police officers. Most mistakes are minor, but an error during a DUI traffic stop (and arrest) could leave you facing legal consequences you don't deserve. Fortunately, you can use a police officer foul-up to help...