by Aaron Lee | Oct 14, 2013 | Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
State v. Wilson, a North Carolina DWI case, presents a compelling framework for suppression of evidence in a DWI case. Wilson was arrested for impaired driving in Winston-Salem and taken to the hospital. When he physically resisted having his blood drawn, a police...
by Aaron Lee | Oct 12, 2013 | DUI & DWI
Under North Carolina law, currently you do not need to have a driver’s license in order to operate a moped on the road in our state. Anyone who is at least 16 years old and wears a safety helmet may drive a moped on the road in NC. In order to be considered a moped...
by Aaron Lee | Oct 11, 2013 | Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Felony DUI
In North Carolina, certain motor vehicle infractions allow for points to be placed against one’s driving record. If a driver receives seven points, that driver may be forced to enter the driver improvement clinic (DIC). The fee for this clinic is $50, and upon...
by Aaron Lee | Oct 9, 2013 | Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
In North Carolina, in order to be convicted of driving while intoxicated (DWI), the State has the burden to prove that all of the elements of DWI have been met beyond a reasonable doubt. The three elements the State must prove include: A vehicle was being driven The...
by Aaron Lee | Oct 9, 2013 | DUI & DWI
If you were arrested for DWI and took the breathalyzer test then the police told you what BAC you blew. If you blew a .08 or above you may feel done for. Most of us know if you blow a .08 or above then you can be charged with a DWI. It is true that at trial the...
