by Aaron Lee | Jan 2, 2014 | Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Felony DUI
Facing a DWI charge is scary enough, but if you are have been previously convicted of DWI and are facing another DWI charge the consequences at stake are greater. North Carolina has some of the toughest DWI laws in the nation and as a result multiple DWI convictions...
by Aaron Lee | Jan 2, 2014 | Car Accidents, Felony Drug Possession, Felony DUI
You are driving down the road when suddenly those dreaded blue flashing lights appear in your rear view mirror. You may be thinking “Wait, what have I done wrong?” Once you have a chance you pull over and the officer approaches your window. Likely you are so nervous...
by Aaron Lee | Dec 30, 2013 | Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Felony DUI
Implied Consent laws in North Carolina do require that anyone is suspected of driving while intoxicated must submit to chemical testing. Most of the time this is completed at the police station after an arrest has taken place. Police will set up the breathalyzer...
by Aaron Lee | Dec 29, 2013 | Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Felony DUI
In addition to severe criminal penalties that result from a DWI conviction separate expensive civil penalties may also result. Someone who is injured or has a family member who is killed as the result of a drunk driver may sue in civil court under a tort law. Not...
by Aaron Lee | Dec 17, 2013 | Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Felony DUI
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...
by Aaron Lee | Dec 16, 2013 | Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Felony DUI
The Prayer for Judgment Continued (PJC) is typically used in cases that involve traffic infractions or minor criminal charges. If a PJC is granted it keeps the underlying charge from being recorded against the defendant. Instead of pleading either guilty or not...
