Practicing Law For Nearly 40 Years, And Always Offering A Free Initial Consultation
A night of fun and laughter with friends should end with great memories, not the anxiety of seeing flashing blue lights in your mirror. As a board-certified defense attorney serving Greensboro, I know how overwhelming it can feel when a Girls’ Night Out suddenly takes...
An arrest for DWI can be disorienting and frightening. The hours following the arrest, during the booking process, are often a blur of paperwork, procedures and uncertainty. What can you expect during this period? Understanding the booking process After your arrest,...
Most traffic violations require minimal evidence. A police officer's word is often sufficient reason for the courts to uphold a ticket issued for a driver's failure to use a turn signal or decision to exceed the speed limit. However, the standard of evidence necessary...
State laws typically have stringent provisions for driving while intoxicated (DWI) and other related offenses. The same goes for regulations in North Carolina, which may enforce hefty sanctions for minor to severe violations. These policies may also deter others from...
When you face charges for driving while intoxicated (DWI) in North Carolina, a conviction can lead to two types of penalties. The first is criminal penalties, which include jail time and fines. The second type is administrative penalties, such as a requirement to...
Driving while intoxicated (DWI) is a serious offense in North Carolina. However, the state takes an even stricter stance when the driver is under the legal drinking age of 21. North Carolina imposes severe penalties on young drivers who violate DWI laws in the hope...
The average adult struggles to accurately gauge their own chemical impairment. People frequently do not realize how drunk they are until someone else points out their symptoms. Even those who recognize that they have had too much to drink may find themselves in a very...
Getting behind the wheel of a car after having a few alcoholic drinks can be a risky proposition. The outcome could range from arrests to accidents. Drunk driving can result in a decline in visual functions and challenges, not to mention reduced coordination,...
Traffic tickets in North Carolina carry a range of prices depending on the severity of the alleged infraction. Some traffic tickets are relatively cheap on their own, which makes people think that the best way to handle a ticket is to simply pay it in full. They may...
In North Carolina, as is the case in many other states, being accused of driving while intoxicated (DWI) is a legitimately “big deal.” A conviction for impaired driving risks fines, jail time, probation, substance abuse treatment, suspension of one’s driver’s license...