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DWI Task Force in Union County | Monroe DWI Attorneys
DWI Task Force Now in Union County Because NC DUI laws are so complex, it takes special training to make good arrests. As a result, more police departments are setting up specialized DWI task force units. Now when stopping a suspected drunk driver, officers can radio...
Probable Cause to Arrest After Lindsay | Monroe DWI Lawyers
Before State v. Lindsay, there were established rules for determining probable cause to arrest. However, now those rules have changed in favor of the State. So here is the new standard. Probable Cause to Arrest After Lindsay First of all, this case involves a person...
HGN Testing After Godwin | Monroe DWI Attorneys
Because HGN testing is part of NHTSA Standardized Field Sobriety Tests, it is used in all DWI cases. However, the North Carolina Court of Appeals just changed the rules for the State. Spoiler Alert: HGN is back but keep reading anyway. HGN Testing Now After State v....
All DWI Active Sentences Now Served In Jail | Monroe DUI Lawyers
DWI Active Sentences While there was a prior debate, now there is simplification regarding where people serve an active sentence. Rather, starting on January 1, 2015, DWI active sentences are served in jail. Consequently, this change simplifies the former...
New DWI Case From the Court of Appeals | Monroe DWI Attorneys
A new DWI case out of the North Carolina Court of Appeals, State vs. Townsend, has caused quite a stir among DWI attorneys. Rather, this ruling clarifies State v. Knoll on how long a defendant can be held on a DWI charge. Under Knoll, a person had to be released from...
What Makes a DWI Checkpoint Case Different | Monroe DWI Attorneys
Because a DWI checkpoint is a common tool used by the police, no one really thinks about the Constitutional aspects. However, under usual circumstances, the police must have a reasonable suspicion before pulling over a vehicle. For example, a person is speeding or...
Types of Chemical Analysis | Monroe DWI Attorneys
In North Carolina, officers rely on one of two primary types of chemical analysis. In most cases, the police use breath or blood testing. However, in some cases, officers use urine tests. Both breath and urine testing rely on how much is excluded by the body. In...
Make Good Decisions on New Year’s Eve
When you are making your New Year's Eve plans, please keep safety as a consideration. It is okay to have fun at New Year's, but please do not drive after drinking. Even if you feel like you are fine to drive, please don't make the mistake of getting behind the while...
How Would a Sober Person Do On Field Sobriety Tests?
One aspect of DWI law that most people do not understand are the Field Sobriety Tests. They think that people who are drunk will fail them, and people who are sober will fail them. If only that were the case. While properly administered field sobriety tests may be...