What do I have to do at a checkpoint ? Checkpoints are strange, and complicated, legal exceptions to the Constitutional right to be free of unwarranted searches and seizures. Checkpoints allow officers to stop you, i.e. seizure, without any suspicion that you are doing something wrong. This would typically be…
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What is the Eye Test for DWI Charges
What are DWI Dexterity Tests? Are There Clues of Impairment? What is the Eye Test for DWI Charges? Standard National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA Tests include: Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus One Leg Stand Walk and Turn / Heel to Toe DWI cases are a complicated, carry long-term consequences, and require…
What Happens to my CDL with a DWI
Commercial Drivers License and Impaired Driving Laws. Are They Different? What are the Consequences? What Happens to my CDL with a DWI? What Causes the Suspension? Does the Breath or Blood Test Matter? How are CDL different? What Happens if I was in My Personal Vehicle? How Long is the…
What is a Limited Driving Privilege
What is a Limited Driving Privilege? What Could Prevent Me From Receiving a Limited Driving Privilege? What is an Ignition Interlock Device? Applying for a Limited driving privilege can be a complicated, time consuming process – Danny Glover What is a Limited Driving Privilege? If you have been charged with an DWI in…
What is a SCRAM Device and What does it do
How Do I Prove I Quit Drinking? What is Continuous Alcohol Monitoring? What is a SCRAM Device and What Does it Do? Continuous Alcohol Monitoring can be very helpful in court, especially in circumstances with Grossly Aggravating Factors – Danny Glover How Could a SCRAM device help my case? When it comes…
What Are the Different Types of License Suspensions
Court Revocation vs Suspension by North Carolina DMV – What Are the Different Types of License Suspensions Drivers License issues, especially those involving DWI Impaired Driving, can be quite complicated – Danny Glover What are some common reasons for a driver’s license revocation by DMV? DWI/DUI Refusal of blood or breath…
Will I Serve Jail Time for my DWI
What Does the Court Consider? Are there any alternatives? Will I Serve Jail Time for my DWI? Sentencing on Impaired Driving cases can be complicated in North Carolina. The Court considers a series of different factors. DWI cases are complicated and can carry long-term consequences – Danny Glover Modified Transcript of “Will…
Why Hire a DWI Attorney
Why Hire a DWI Attorney You might think that DWI cases are always straightforward: police see a driver swerving or failing to maintain his or her speed, that driver is pulled over, a Breathalyzer shows that the driver is intoxicated, and the driver is charged with a DWI and must…
What to Expect in DWI Court
What is Impaired Driving? How Does it Work? What to Expect in DWI Court? If you have been charged with driving while impaired (DWI) in Eastern North Carolina, you are likely nervous about your upcoming day in court. Not knowing what to expect in court likely fuels this nervousness along…
Drunk Driving and the Super Bowl
As Super Bowl Sunday approaches, dedicated football fans across the nation have already begun planning their game-day parties and celebrations. If you are thinking of going to a friend’s house, a local sports bar, or some other destination to watch the game, we recommend planning ahead, especially if you expect…