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Burgaw PD to recieve funding for DWI checkpoints

The Burgaw Police Department in Pender County, NC recently received a grant to assist the department in stopping intoxicated drivers. The new grant will give the department money to get equipment in order to set up DWI checkpoints. Some of the equipment the department...

When can police search my home without a warrant?

The home is considered to have the highest expectation of privacy in regards to protections granted by the 4th amendment. In order for police to enter or search home they must either have a warrant that has been issued by a magistrate or fit into an exception to the...

NC BUI Attorney – Boating Safety and life jacket tips

One of my favorite summer activities is going out on the lake on my boat. It is certainly a lot of fun and relaxing. While it is great to enjoy boating, it is also important to be safe and follow general safety guidelines to ensure no one is injured. Police agencies...

3 people charged with drug offenses after traffic stop

What started out as a routine traffic stop in Lincoln County ended with deputies ended with three people being charged with felony drug charges. The incident occurred after deputies observed a vehicle traveling on U.S. 321 that failed to dim its headlights for...

DWI Blood Cases- Court Orders Faster Results or Dismissed

In North Carolina if you are arrested for DWI a blood sample may be taken to be introduced into court to prove your BAC level. If it is .08% or more you will likely be guilty of DWI, but if the test shows a lower BAC then the case is likely to be dismissed. The blood...

What is the GERD defense to a DWI charge?

It is a scary situation. You have been arrested and charged with DWI. As part of the process you had to blow into the breathalyzer machine to analyze your BAC. The BAC reading reveals that you are above the legal limit and you may feel there is nothing you can do....