by Aaron Lee | Oct 29, 2013 | Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Felony DUI
In 2011, more stringent laws in the state of North Carolina are allowing the state to impose greater punishment, higher fines, and the use of continuous alcohol monitoring (CAM) for repeat offenders. This device is used in 49 states, and has been in place since 2003,...
by Aaron Lee | Oct 28, 2013 | Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Felony DUI
The short answer is: Yes, a passenger can be charged with aiding and abetting DWI. In a recent accident, which occurred in Gastonia, NC, two charges related to impaired driving have occurred. Typically, you would think that if drivers have two separate charges, that...
by Aaron Lee | Oct 25, 2013 | DUI & DWI
The odor of alcohol alone is not enough to support a conviction of DWI and is not enough by itself to justify probable cause to arrest. It is not illegal to drive after drinking, it is just illegal to drive while impaired which in North Carolina impairment is a BAC...
by Aaron Lee | Oct 24, 2013 | Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Felony DUI
In North Carolina, if a driver is on the roads with a BAC (or blood alcohol concentration.) of 0.08% or above, they are what we call an impaired driver. However, research shows that one may face impairment at even lower levels. Furthermore, the risk of being involved...
by Aaron Lee | Oct 23, 2013 | Car Accidents, Criminal Defense
The recent North Carolina Supreme Court decision in State v. Heinen, clears up an otherwise unprecedented issue facing search and seizure law. Specifically, the North Carolina Supreme Court held in Heinen that an officer has reasonable suspicion to conduct a stop...
