Habitual impaired driving – an offense for repeat DWI violators

The penalties keep increasing each time a court convicts a motorist of driving while intoxicated (DWI) in North Carolina. A convicted driver might have to pay a fine of up to $200 and serve at least 24 hours in jail for a first offense. But those amounts can add up...

Your cold medicine could result in a DWI

You had to see your doctor because of your cold. It just wasn’t getting any better. You went through the exam and were told to take some medications. Of the medicines you were given, a few are known to cause drowsiness. Some might make you tired to help you...

Yes, you can challenge your DWI arrest

Ah, the holidays. The final months of the year are a time of joy and remembrance as families and friends gather to celebrate and break bread together. Regardless of your own cultural or faith traditions, there is something about the long, cold nights of winter that...

Do these things if you’re pulled over for suspicion of DWI

Police officers are well trained at spotting individuals who are under the influence of alcohol, as it allows them to keep dangerous drivers off the road. If you’re pulled over for suspicion of DWI, the steps you take will go a long way in determining what...