Many cities in North Carolina and elsewhere hold parades to celebrate the arrival of the Christmas season. Raleigh is no exception, except for the tragic accident that marred the city’s parade this year. A young girl was killed, and a 20-year-old male is now facing...
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Do I have to submit to the DUI roadside breath test in Charlotte?
It's standard practice for Charlotte police and Mecklenburg County deputies to use roadside breath tests on drivers they suspect are over the legal limit for alcohol. Commonly known as breathalyzers, these devices are supposed to measure your blood-alcohol content...
Alcohol blamed for head-on collisions that kill three on I-485
Head-on collisions generally involve a serious driving error by at least one of the involved drivers. Intoxication on the part of one of the drivers frequently shares the blame for the accident. A recent multi-vehicle crash on I-485 in Charlotte appears to have been...
Golf cart driver charged with manslaughter and DWI
Golf carts are generally viewed as benign vehicles. They have a very low top speed and don’t weigh very much, but they are not very stable. The use of alcohol by a golf cart driver can raise the level of threat considerably, as demonstrated by the recent arrest of a...
How North Carolina classifies theft crimes
Being accused of a crime can be a terrifying experience. The outcome can have a profound effect upon your life and that of your family. Theft crimes are among the most common alleged, so it’s important to have a basic understanding of how North Carolina treats them....
Will I lose my license if I’m facing a DWI?
Barely a day goes by when we do not hop in our cars and drive somewhere. We depend on the ability to drive to get to work, get our kids to school, run errands and attend appointments. So, if you are accused of driving while intoxicated you will likely be concerned...
Here’s how a criminal conviction could affect your life
Are you nervous about being charged with a criminal offense? If so, then you need to fully understand what’s at stake and how best to defend yourself. Those who fail to recognize the severity of the situation can end up accepting a plea deal that isn’t in their...
Why should I take a traffic ticket seriously?
Many people in North Carolina might see traffic tickets as more of nuisance than anything else. On the one hand, no one in the Charlotte area wants to pay a fine and face the possibility of a mandatory defensive driving class and several years of higher insurance...
North Carolina crime rate higher than U.S. average
This blog often discusses crime throughout our area and the importance of strong criminal defenses for those accused of those crimes. While it may seem like people are accused of criminal activities excessively in North Carolina and Charlotte, generally, as it turns...
Local police officer charged with assault after domestic incident
In Charlotte and across North Carolina, a domestic incident can happen to anyone and result in an arrest. This includes people in law enforcement. In addition, it is not restricted by gender. Although the overwhelming percentage of domestic violence cases have women...