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…
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 are my options? Can a lawyer help? What happens if I was Over the Legal Limit? One common misunderstanding with DWI’s is that there are no options if charged – Danny Glover The State must be able to identify you as the driver beyond a reasonable doubt The officer must…
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 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 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…
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…