Riding a bike offers a sense of freedom and mobility that a car cannot match. As you pedal through North Carolina, you might even feel that you are exempt from the traffic laws that apply to drivers. After all, bikes feel safer and cause less damage in a collision...
DWI
North Carolina’s DWI laws on drugged driving
As a criminal offense, driving while impaired (DWI) has long-lasting repercussions. Apart from the fines, license suspensions, and jail time, convicted rivers also get a criminal record. DWI offenses are usually associated with alcohol. However, North Carolina’s laws...
Can you face DWI charges even if you’re not actually driving?
By North Carolina law, persons are prohibited from operating a motor vehicle on any highway or public place while intoxicated, either due to alcohol or a controlled substance. A violation of this law leads to a driving while impaired (DWI) charge. Normally, you’d...
What to not do during a DWI stop
Being stopped by the police can be a nerve-wracking experience, especially if they suspect you of driving while impaired. DWI offenses carry significant penalties, including fines, loss of driving privileges and even jail time. Remember that you have rights during a...
How are sobriety checkpoints beneficial?
Sobriety checkpoints are law enforcement checkmarks at specific stopping points on a roadway. These stopping points help remove drivers who are driving under the influence from the roads. Many people feel these checkpoints are not effective since officers must...
Do not believe these 3 myths about tricking DUI breath tests
In most cases, officers must have reasonable suspicion to stop a vehicle. Reasonable suspicion, though, is a comparatively low legal threshold. If you are driving with a blood alcohol concentration above the legal limit, reasonable suspicion may come from swerving,...
Can a DUI impact your career?
Getting charged with a DUI is often a traumatic life event, but some people can actually underestimate the impact it could have. This is especially true for people who have never experienced a DUI charge before. It is important for anyone facing a DUI to understand...
What are the levels of misdemeanor charges for driving while intoxicated?
Driving under the influence of alcohol can get you into big legal trouble. In most cases, the charge will be a misdemeanor, which gives you a chance to be more careful in the future to avoid more serious felony charges. The North Carolina Department of Public Safety...
Factors that may impact breath test accuracy
When a North Carolina law enforcement officer suspects you have been driving while impaired, he or she may have you submit to a breath test to see whether your blood alcohol concentration exceeds the legal limit. If the breath test shows that you are under the...
What are the five levels of DUI?
In North Carolina, there are five levels of DUI charges you may face. It will depend on the situation, including your history and blood alcohol level. The North Carolina Department of Public Safety explains the importance of the levels of DUI is because the level...