by Robert Reeves | Mar 26, 2017 | dwi
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...
by Robert Reeves | Mar 5, 2017 | dwi
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...
by Robert Reeves | Feb 26, 2017 | dwi
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....
by Robert Reeves | Sep 5, 2016 | dwi
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...
by Robert Reeves | Sep 5, 2016 | dwi
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...
by Robert Reeves | Sep 5, 2016 | dwi
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...
