Drivers with an ignition interlock device installed may assume an ignition interlock violation is a minor administrative matter that the vendor logs and that they can otherwise ignore. Whether it is required because of a DWI conviction or as a condit…
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In many parts of North Carolina, golf carts offer a convenient, easy way to get around. Many people assume they cannot be charged with a DWI while driving a golf cart. But North Carolina’s DWI statute applies to “any vehicle.” A golf cart meets…
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Electric scooters continue to grow in popularity as companies like Lime, Bird, and Spin offer an easy way to get around town without needing to drive, worry about parking, or even call an Uber. They are particularly popular among people who want to e…
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If you were pulled over for drunk driving and are now facing both a DWI and an open container charge, you may be unclear about how the two connect. In such cases, it’s important to understand what North Carolina’s open container law actually says…
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Many traffic stops begin with an alleged traffic violation such as running a red light, speeding, or failure to signal. However, after an officer pulls a vehicle over for a moving violation or equipment defect, their observations can give them the pr…
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Although everyone knows that you can be charged with a DWI for drinking and driving, it is a lesser known fact that you can also be arrested for a DWI while parked. North Carolina’s DWI laws make it illegal not only to be operating a vehicle after…
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Many people associate DWIs with the obvious criminal penalties that come with a guilty verdict, such as jail time, probation, and monetary fines. However, a DWI can impact your life in many other ways, including those that may not be immediately appa…
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DWIs are taken very seriously in North Carolina and are sentenced at different levels, based on the severity of the offense. Not to be confused with a Level One DWI, an Aggravated Level One DWI is treated much more harshly, and judicial discretion is…
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If you were born in another country and immigrated to the United States, a DWI can mean more than monetary fines, jail time, and mandatory participation in an alcohol treatment program. Importantly, a DWI can affect your immigration status. Although…
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Having a DWI on your record can result in severe consequences that go beyond monetary fines and jail time. If you’ve been found guilty of driving while impaired, the conviction will remain on both your criminal history and driving record. This mean…
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