by Aaron Lee | Jul 11, 2013 | General
Police in Gastonia conducted a DWI checkpoint last Friday night on New Hope Road near Interstate 85. The checkpoint was joined by police from Gaston Count, Lowell, Ranlo and Stanley. To test BAC of those suspected of driving while intoxicated the police used a mobile...
by Aaron Lee | Jul 11, 2013 | General
In an effort to stiffen penalties for DWI the North Carolina legislature passed Senate bill 105 on June 28 which would increase the penalty for driving while intoxicated which results in a death. This bill would increase this to a Class D felony and also includes a...
by Aaron Lee | Jul 11, 2013 | General
This can be a tricky area of the law because the answer is likely going to vary in each individual case. Ultimately police may be justified in stopping a vehicle based on a tip from someone else. Generally the information police receive from the tip must be specific...
by Aaron Lee | Jul 11, 2013 | General
North Carolina lawmakers are working hard to enact tougher penalties for intoxicated drivers. In total 17 bills have been filed this year. So far four of these bills have advanced to the Senate from the House. One of the Senate bills has passed and is now in the...
by Aaron Lee | Jul 11, 2013 | General
Northbound I-77 in Charlotte was forced to be closed after an accident that occurred in the early morning hours on Monday. The accident when a vehicle was traveling southbound in the northbound lane of I-77. Motorists called 911 to report the vehicle but unfortunately...
by Aaron Lee | Jul 11, 2013 | General
Police charged 5 people being connected to a drug distribution ring at Lake Norman High School. Police being investigating the drug ring after police responded to a call regarding a student who took LSD and became combative at the high school. Police discovered that...
