If you are pulled over for suspected drunk driving, more than likely the police will do three things: try to smell alcohol on your breath, have you perform a field sobriety test and have you take a breathalyzer test. U.S. police departments have used breathalyzers,...
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What is reasonable suspicion for a cop to stop a vehicle?
Police officers need to have a reason to pull a vehicle over. They’re trained to watch for signs that drivers are doing something illegal. One of the things they monitor the roads for is signs of drunk drivers. They will initiate a traffic stop if they have reason to...
Why would police think a driver is impaired?
Seeing the flashing lights of a police cruiser can invoke anxiety in a driver even when they’re driving safely. For a person who’s had a couple of drinks, seeing those lights might be even more frightening. When a police officer initiates a traffic stop, they’ve seen...
Research shows North Carolina has 4th highest DUI arrest rate
While fans of college basketball in North Carolina are accustomed to seeing their favorite teams in the top ten, we are a little less used to seeing our state hovering near the top of drunk driving lists. Regular readers of our North Caroling Criminal Law Blog will...
Report: Greensboro has highest rate of DUI arrests in nation
The days have turned colder, shorter and darker – sure signs that the holiday season is right around the corner. That means it is time for gatherings with family and friends to celebrate this special time. Unfortunately, it also means police agencies ramp up drunk...