A drunk driving charge can negatively affect your life in many ways, both legally and personally. While you should always look for alternate modes of transportation if you plan on drinking, you should also know how much it typically takes to increase your blood...
When you get pulled over for drinking and driving, you expect the law enforcement official to perform a few tests and formally charge you for DWI. You also likely expect for the consequences of this offense to occur after a formal conviction. But if you are a repeat...
You may think that taking prescription drugs is safe, and in many circumstances, it is. If you take medication that a doctor prescribed for you and follow the instructions for taking it, the risk of adverse effects, such as addiction, is typically very small....
Many people do not understand what drug trafficking really means. It is not, as some assume, a charge related to moving controlled substances from one place to another. That is more likely to incur distribution charges than trafficking. Rather, drug trafficking...
In North Carolina, it is illegal to drive while impaired. If you have a blood alcohol concentration over 0.08% before climbing behind the wheel, officers may arrest you for violating the state’s DWI law. Among other penalties, you may lose your driver’s license upon...
It goes without saying that driving while under the influence can lead to devastating consequences. Most people identify recreational drugs and alcohol as common, problematic substances. However, prescription drugs taken for legitimate reasons may sometimes lead to...
Being accused of a crime generates concerns, as many crimes carry with them serious penalties. But what can be of greater dismay is the ability of allegations or a conviction to tarnish your reputation. You have worked hard to become a notable member of your community...
Getting pulled over is a scary experience for anyone, and the fear can be amplified if the officer suspects you of drunk driving. If an officer reasonably suspects that you are impaired based on your driving, he or she may stop your vehicle and perform a limited...
Any encounter with the police can be intimidating. But everyone has constitutional rights and knowing these rights may be important role for your criminal defense. General rights Everyone may stay silent. You must say that you want to remain silent. You may refuse to...
Black people in North Carolina and across the United States are much more likely to be incarcerated than white people, according to a new study. However, the report, which was released on Dec. 3, also found that racial disparities have decreased over the past 16...
