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Yearly Archives: 2019
NORTH CAROLINA CRIMINAL DIVERSION PROGRAMS
A conviction in North Carolina can result in serious penalties such as jail or prison time, as well as a permanent criminal record, which can make it difficult to get employed, find a place to live, apply for college, and turn your life around after serving time. Fortunately, the courts understand that many people facing criminal charges are…
NEW LAWS NOW IN EFFECT IN NORTH CAROLINA
As of December 1, 2019, 30 new or amended laws are now in effect in North Carolina. Many of these new laws impact how crimes are handled throughout the state. The following are some of the new laws in North Carolina: Raise the Age – Minors who are 16 and 17 years of age will not be automatically…
5 WAYS TO AVOID A HOLIDAY DWI
Holiday activities include festive gatherings with family and friends, gift exchanges, and being merry and jolly all season long. Additionally, the festivities also include alcohol consumption, which is why there is an increase in fatal drunk driving accidents and DWI arrests every year. Since tens of millions of people will hit the roads over the holidays, police departments throughout North…
NORTH CAROLINA MAN ARRESTED FOR DWI DESPITE NOT DRINKING
According to a recent article on CNN, when North Carolina law enforcement officials pulled over a man in his late 40’s for suspected drunk driving, his blood alcohol content (BAC) level of 0.2 percent, which is nearly two and a half times over the state legal limit. But when the man told the police and doctors who administered the test…
DWI CHECKPOINTS IN NORTH CAROLINA
DUI checkpoints—also known as sobriety checkpoints or roadblocks—are legal in North Carolina. They are often set up on the weekends and during holidays to arrest drunk drivers and keep the roads safe. Although these checkpoints are legal, law enforcement is not allowed to stop whoever they wish. The police must follow certain rules to make checkpoints constitutional under the…
IS IT ILLEGAL TO USE YOUR CELLPHONE WHILE DRIVING IN NORTH CAROLINA?
From communicating with loved ones and posting on social media to staying updated with current events and playing games, cellphones have become part of our daily lives. However, many people continue to use their cellphones while they’re behind the wheel, which can lead to a serious and even fatal car accident. Since distracted driving has become a significant…
WHEN IS SPEEDING CONSIDERED RECKLESS DRIVING IN NORTH CAROLINA?
When you drive faster than the posted speed limit in North Carolina, you risk getting a speeding ticket that requires you to pay a fine. However, if you drive significantly faster than the speed limit, you can be charged with “reckless driving.” Reckless driving is defined as driving in a careless manner with willful and wanton disregard for…
CAN I REFUSE A BREATH OR BLOOD TEST AFTER A DWI ARREST IN NC?
After a DWI arrest in North Carolina, the arresting officer will ask you to take a blood or breath test to determine blood alcohol concentration (BAC) or the presence of drugs. But do you have to take a post-arrest DWI chemical test? Although you can say “no,” refusal can lead to serious penalties. According to North Carolina’s “implied consent” law,…
NORTH CAROLINA DWI SENTENCING
North Carolina is known to have some of the most serious DWI laws in the United States. The sentencing guidelines are quite complex and based on different “levels” of DWI charges. While Level 5 is considered the least serious charge, Level 1 Aggravated is the most serious. The more aggravating factors involved in the arrest, the higher the charge level.…
HOW TO TELL IF YOU’RE FACING FEDERAL CRIMINAL CHARGES
Most of the crimes committed in North Carolina and other states are handled by local and state-level courts. Yet, if certain elements are present, a federal court could prosecute a state crime. Generally, federal criminal laws address national issues, such as interstate drug trafficking or federal tax fraud. Since Congress can only pass laws when there is national…
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