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Odor of alcohol on a driver’s breath, by itself, not enough to support a DWI conviction
While North Carolina’s DWI statute is quite harsh for drivers in Raleigh and statewide, there is a limit to the State’s ability to prosecute individuals on weak evidence of impairment…
Aiding and Abetting a DWI
One of the most shocking aspects of the North Carolina’s already harsh DWI statute is the provision on aiding and abetting. In North Carolina, you don’t have to be driving…
For a DWI, what does it mean to be “impaired”?
Some states make it a crime to drive a vehicle “under the influence” of an intoxicant (as in a DUI), and in North Carolina it is a crime to drive…
DWI Substance Abuse Assessments and Treatment in NC
If you are convicted of a DWI (driving while impaired) in North Carolina, you will be required to obtain a substance abuse assessment from a local service provider, and complete…
When a Traffic Stop Leads to a DWI Investigation: Know Your Rights, Part 4
I discussed previously the rights a North Carolina driver has to refuse to 1) answer any questions during a DWI (driving while impaired) stop/investigation, 2) refuse to participate in any…
When a Traffic Stop Leads to a DWI Investigation: Know Your Rights, Part 3
Continued from previous post: Rule #3: You do not have to blow into a portable/handheld breathalyzer unit, and you almost certainly should not. Many people mistakenly believe that if an…
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