There are several considerations that come into play once someone is convicted of a DWI (Driving While Impaired). Driving while impaired can be proven in one of two ways: By proving the driver’s physical or mental fitness are appreciably impaired by alcohol, drugs or a combination of both; or By proving the driver’s blood alcohol…
A standard drink, as defined by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), could be one 12-ounce beer, one 1.5-ounce shot of liquor, or one five-ounce glass of wine. Considering that each of those drinks contains just an ounce of alcohol, it doesn’t come as a surprise that most people think that downing…
It’s summer, and that means it’s party time! From the first day of summer to July 4th to road tripping for vacation, it’s the time of year when folks take to the streets to enjoy warm days, welcome friends, and wine. Okay, so maybe wine isn’t your thing. It is a developed taste after all….
You drink, you drive, and you get arrested for a DWI. Is that all there is to know about DWI arrests in North Carolina? Hardly. While drinking, driving, and getting caught are the basics, there is a lot more to know about DWI arrests. Let’s start with a bit of trivia. You’ve heard of DWIs,…