Drunk driving isn’t a topic of conversation we expect to hear at the doctor’s office. In fact, it’s the kind of topic that doesn’t come up very often. It’s uncomfortable. It’s ugly. And it’s so often tragic. If we don’t have to talk about it, we don’t. And maybe that’s the problem. A Local Drunk … [Read more...] about Drunk Driving Deaths Skyrocket in 2018
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Drunk Driving on I-85
If you live in North Carolina, then you have no doubt heard about NC’s crackdown on speeders. You may have discussed the clampdown at the water cooler, or perhaps you had a firsthand experience with a pullover. The crackdown hit in the month of April. Locally, there was a targeted effort to catch … [Read more...] about Drunk Driving on I-85
Refusing a Breathalyzer: What You Need to Know
You enjoyed a couple glasses of wine with dinner, and then you drove home. You didn’t think anything of it until you were stopped at a checkpoint. You hand the police officer your license and registration. The officer asks, “Have you been drinking tonight?” And you answer honestly, thinking nothing … [Read more...] about Refusing a Breathalyzer: What You Need to Know
11 Things You Know & May Not Know About North Carolina’s DWI Laws
There are several considerations that come into play once someone is convicted of a DWI. The way North Carolina’s DWI laws work, the level of penalties assessed for driving while impaired depends on the level of the offense. Driving while impaired can be proven in one of two ways: By proving the … [Read more...] about 11 Things You Know & May Not Know About North Carolina’s DWI Laws
