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 … [Read more...] aboutHow One Drink Can Still Put You At Risk of Accidents and Prosecution
NC DWI Laws
10 Ways Drunk Drivers Get Caught
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. Maybe … [Read more...] about10 Ways Drunk Drivers Get Caught
DWI Arrests: What You Need to Know
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, but … [Read more...] aboutDWI Arrests: What You Need to Know
How to Handle a North Carolina Out of State DWI
Busted! Whether partying or not, you were pulled over in North Carolina and charged with a DWI. Now what? How can you clear up an out of state DWI? Do you even have to? Being an out of state resident does not exempt you from satisfying the requirements of NC State law for a DWI conviction. The … [Read more...] aboutHow to Handle a North Carolina Out of State DWI
