by Aaron Lee | Dec 6, 2013 | Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Felony DUI
In order to be convicted of DWI in North Carolina one of the elements that the government must prove is that the accused was driving on “any highway, any street, or any public vehicular area within this State.” N.C. Gen. Stat. § 20-138.1(2012) The portion which states...
by Aaron Lee | Dec 6, 2013 | Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Felony DUI
When it comes to DWI nearly everyone is familiar with what the limit for your BAC (blood alcohol content) level limit is….08%. However a curious question is what does that really mean? We all know the dangers of drinking and driving as it is common knowledge....
by Aaron Lee | Dec 5, 2013 | Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
Prior to July 2, 2012 it was unclear as to when a trial court judge could waive court costs. In response to this uncertainty the North Carolina legislature passed a statute which clearly laid out that court costs could be waived and when a judge would have the...
by Aaron Lee | Dec 3, 2013 | DUI & DWI
Under North Carolina 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 for...
by Aaron Lee | Dec 3, 2013 | Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Felony DUI
While we have all heard the charge of reckless driving, many don’t actually know what it is. Rather, NC reckless driving law is defined by statute is North Carolina’s Gen Stat. § 20‑140. NC Reckless Driving Laws Under North Carolina law, reckless driving...
by Aaron Lee | Dec 2, 2013 | DUI & DWI
A DWI conviction carries with it harsh penalties for anyone, but for those who possess a CDL the penalties may be more unforgiving. Someone who has a CDL can be charged with a DWI if he or she has a BAC of .04 or above whereas for anyone else the legal limit is a...
