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A Guide to DWI Sentencing in North Carolina

Driving while impaired is a crime that is taken very seriously in North Carolina. While a conviction can result in severe penalties, it’s important to understand that not all charges are the same. There are a number of factors that can increase the… Read More
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Categories: DUI/DWI
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What Happens if You Refuse a Breathalyzer Test?

In the event you have been pulled over by law enforcement on the suspicion you were driving under the influence of alcohol, you will likely be asked to take a breathalyzer test. If you refuse to take the test, the police won’t have evidence of your… Read More
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Mike Reece attends DWI CLE

On February 10, 2023, Mike Reece attended Collateral Damage: Assessing & Mitigating the Far Reaching Consequences of a DWI. This six hour virtual seminar was presented by the North Carolina Advocates for Justice. Topics included the effects of a… Read More
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Categories: DUI/DWI, Firm News
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What is North Carolina’s Open Container Law for Motor Vehicles?

It is common knowledge that driving while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs is against the law. But many people are not aware that not only is it illegal to drive drunk — it is a violation of the law to transport an open container of an alcoholic bev… Read More
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What to Know About Your Child’s Underage Drinking Ticket

North Carolina has a zero-tolerance policy regarding underage drinking. Not only is it illegal for anyone under the age of 21 to consume alcohol — but it is also against the law for a minor to possess or purchase it. If your child received an under… Read More
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Categories: DUI/DWI
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Can I Get a DWI on Marijuana in North Carolina?

Many people believe that you can only get a DWI/DUI for drunk driving. However, an individual who is under the influence of drugs when they are operating a vehicle can also be charged with a crime. Critically, marijuana is also an impairing substance… Read More
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Factors That Can Impact a Person’s BAC

If you’ve been pulled over for Driving While Impaired in North Carolina, the first thing that the officer must do is determine your level of intoxication. This is typically done by conducting field sobriety tests and administering a breath test. Wh… Read More
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What to Do After You Are Charged With a DWI

Being charged with a DWI in North Carolina can impact you in many ways — legally, personally, professionally, and financially. In addition to the criminal consequences that can come with a DWI conviction, the North Carolina Department of Transporta… Read More
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Categories: DUI/DWI
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Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) and DWI Laws

In North Carolina, those who hold commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs) are held to a greater degree of care than other motorists. There are more stringent criteria in place to obtain a CDL — and those who have obtained them are held to a much high… Read More
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Can My DWI Be Expunged?

A DWI in North Carolina can come with harsh penalties and lifelong consequences. Not only might you face jail time and license suspension, but a DWI can also mean a criminal record. In limited circumstances, a criminal record may be expunged — this… Read More
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