An on duty law enforcement officer, working hard at providing justice, keeping the peace, and making the country a safer place. Here he inspects the drivers license of a person he has pulled over for speeding, given them a stern warning about the risk and danger of their behavior and the cost of a potential ticket.

What to Do After Getting a Speeding Ticket in North Carolina

Getting a speeding ticket can be a stressful and overwhelming experience. Not only can it result in points on your license, but it can also make insurance premiums increase. Rather than simply pay the ticket, which is effectively pleading guilty to t… Read More
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Categories: Traffic Infractions
Is a DWI a Felony or Misd…

Is a DWI a Felony or Misdemeanor in North Carolina?

Whether it’s your first DWI in North Carolina or you’ve been charged with a subsequent offense, you may be wondering, “is a DWI a felony or misdemeanor?” The answer is: it depends. While a standard DWI is usually charged as a misdemeanor, the… Read More
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Categories: DUI/DWI
Driver waits as police officer writes speeding ticket

Consequences of Driving without Insurance in North Carolina

Driving without insurance in North Carolina doesn’t only result in a traffic ticket or administrative consequences. It is a criminal offense that can lead to monetary fines, registration suspension, and jail time for repeat offenders. While the dri… Read More
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Categories: Traffic Infractions
View from the passenger seat rear view mirror of getting pulled over by a police car

Should You Just Pay a Traffic Ticket or Fight it in North Carolina?

If you are wondering, “should I pay my traffic ticket or go to court?” it’s essential to understand both options, as each has its own implications. The course of action that is best for you will depend upon the specific facts and circumstances… Read More
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Categories: DUI/DWI
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The DWI Impact on Professionals: How Your License Can Be Affected in North Carolina

If you were arrested for driving while impaired and are a licensed professional, you may be wondering, “can I lose my professional license for a DWI?” Critically, the implications of a drunk driving charge in North Carolina can extend far beyond… Read More
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Categories: DUI/DWI
Portrait Of Boy Looking Through Window

What Happens if You Get a DWI with a Child in the Car?

Driving while impaired is a criminal offense that is taken very seriously in North Carolina. Critically, the consequences of a conviction can be even more severe if you were arrested for a DWI with a child in the car. Not only is this considered a gr… Read More
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Categories: DUI/DWI
A Christmas, festive drink driving concept with a set of car keys on a table full of alcoholic drinks and decorations.

Why the Holidays are High Risk for DWI Charges in North Carolina

North Carolina has some of the strictest DWI laws in the nation. While law enforcement is on the lookout for drunk drivers year round, there are heightened enforcement measures in place during the holiday season. Since the holidays are a time when pe… Read More
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Categories: DUI/DWI
Pills spill out of a bottle of prescription medication which sits in front of a shot glass filled with alcohol. In the background, and out of focus, rests a set of car keys. Image represents the dangers and perils of driving under the influence.

Can You Get a DWI for Being Impaired by Prescription Medications in North Carolina?

Impairment by alcohol isn’t the only way an individual can be charged with a DWI in North Carolina. A driver can face drugged driving charges if they were impaired by over-the-counter medications or drugs prescribed by a doctor. Notably, the law do… Read More
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Categories: DUI/DWI
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Can a Passenger Be Charged in a North Carolina DWI Case?

If you were intoxicated while riding in someone else’s vehicle, or were being driven by a person who was under the influence of alcohol, you might be wondering, “can a passenger get a DWI?” The answer to this question is fact-specific and depen… Read More
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Categories: DUI/DWI

Mike Reece speaks at Campbell Law School

Mike Reece had the privilege of speaking to a class at Campbell Law School in Raleigh on Monday, November 3, about his experiences of the last 31 years as a trial lawyer in Johnston County, North Carolina. Ironically, both the subject of the talk and… Read More
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Categories: Firm News