North Carolina has a zero tolerance policy for underage drivers who get caught with alcohol or drugs in their system. When you violate the state’s zero tolerance policy, you will be charged with Driving After Consumption While Under 21, which is also known as a…
For most people, being stopped for DWI and being asked to perform standardized field sobriety tests brings about a large amount of stress. Further, the tests can return false positives more often than you might think. If you’re pulled over or stopped at a sobriety…
Being convicted of a DUI (driving under the influence) can leave you paying long-lasting costs. There will be fines if you’re convicted of a driving while intoxicated (DWI) offense. There are also other costs associated with the charge itself. From lost income to an increase…
Being convicted for driving while impaired (DWI) can have severe consequences on many different aspects of your life. As such, it’s only natural that you would have certain questions if you’re pulled over for a suspected DWI. You might wonder, for example, whether it’s within…
Under North Carolina law, it is illegal for you to operate a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol content (BAC) of .08 percent or higher. It is not necessary that the officer directly prove your BAC is above the legal limit for you to face…
In every state, driving while impaired (DWI), while under the influence of alcohol, is illegal. This means if you’re 21 years or older and you’re driving with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of at least .08 percent, you’ve violated a North Carolina law. If you’re…