The spirit of giving should not extend to legal liability. This holiday season, as you prepare to open your home to friends and family, it is vital to understand the legal implications of serving alcohol and how it can impact you, even if you were not the one behind...
DWI
North Carolina’s drunk driving laws for juveniles
The legal drinking age in the U.S. is 21 years. However, most students start college at age 18 or 19 – and college parties and sports events are widely known for having plenty of alcohol to go around. As a result, North Carolina sees many cases of underage DUI or DWI...
The surprising reality of DWIs in parked cars
Imagine this: you're at a party and have had a few drinks. You decide to sleep it off in your parked car, thinking it's the safest option. But can a police officer charge you with a DWI even if you park your car? The answer might surprise you. Can you be charged with...
Can you get a DWI while riding a bicycle?
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...
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...