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If you have ever driven through a DUI checkpoint in North Carolina, you know how scary they can be. Even if you haven’t done anything wrong, when you see those blue lights flashing, you suddenly feel nervous. You wonder if you forgot to renew your registration or driver’s license. You...

Most people understand that, if they’re convicted of DUI in North Carolina, they’ll be facing serious penalties. Even if it’s your first DUI conviction offense, you’ll be looking at fines and possible jail time. Your driver’s license will also be suspended for at least 6 months. In addition to this,...

When you’re pulled over for suspicion of DUI in North Carolina, the police officers have several tools at their disposal to determine if you are intoxicated. One of the most important tools they utilize is the breathalyzer test. This test measures the blood alcohol concentration in your body at the...

It seems like the age-old story in North Carolina. A young person goes out drinking with their buddies and decides to sleep it off in their car on the side of the road. They’re awoken in the middle of the night by a police officer knocking on their window. The...

Whenever we talk to new clients in North Carolina, they tend to use the terms DUI, DWI and OUI interchangeably. When we try to explain what the differences are between the three, they tell us they had no idea they meant different things. That’s not surprising. There are seen some...

Assume that you’re driving home from a fun night out with your friends in Asheville, North Carolina. The meal was delicious, the music was fantastic, and the overall experience was sublime. But, then, you are stopped and arrested by the police on suspicion of driving under the influence (DUI). If...

A reinstated license is necessary after a DUI charge with suspension. Getting your license suspended due to a DUI conviction or other offense can drastically change your life. Going to work, school, grocery stores, and maintaining a social life becomes even more difficult. Fortunately, a suspended driver’s license is not...

Driving is a privilege and not a right in North Carolina. You can have your driver’s license in Asheville suspended if you are convicted of driving while intoxicated (DWI) or other traffic violations. This is unfortunate as most people rely on driving for their daily activities. Therefore, a license suspension...

Driving under the influence (DUI) is also referred to as “driving while impaired” or DWI in North Carolina. The consequences of being charged with a DUI in North Carolina (specifically Hendersonville) can affect your personal and professional lives. This is because there are severe consequences for driving while impaired. This...

DUIs are serious offenses in North Carolina. Unfortunately, this is also the position in other American states. If the courts convict you, you’ll face stiff penalties. These include imprisonment and fines. Fortunately, a DUI defense lawyer in Asheville, NC, can help you. The police make DUI arrests based on many...

Like many other cities in the USA, Asheville in North Carolina prohibits DUI (driving under the influence of alcohol/drugs). As such, driving with a BAC (Blood Alcohol Content) above 0.08% attracts steep penalties in the city. This means that a police officer can arrest you if they reasonably suspect that...

The frequency and devastating nature of motor vehicle accidents are why states created DUI laws (and the DUI lawyer). DUI refers to driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol. Under North Carolina DUI law, motorists must keep their blood alcohol concentration below 0.08%. If a driver’s BAC is at...