How BAC is Measured

When it comes to DWI nearly everyone is familiar with what the limit for your BAC (blood alcohol content) level limit is….08%.  However a curious question is what does that really mean?  We all know the dangers of drinking and driving as it is common knowledge. ...

Supressing Evidence in a DWI case

Generally in any criminal case an attorney while file motions during trial in order to suppress evidence.  There are various reasons evidence may be suppressed depending on each individual case.  Once a motion is filed the judge will make a decision as to whether the...

DWI and Intoxilyzer Test Process

If police pull someone over and suspect the driver is intoxicated the officer will ask the driver to complete field sobriety testing. After the field sobriety testing the officer may ask the driver to blow into an alco-sensor to determine what the driver’s BAC (blood...

Law Enforcement Jurisdiction and DWI

Law enforcement officers have jurisdiction generally only in the area they are employed, such as city officer have jurisdiction in the city they work in and state patrol officers have jurisdiction around the state.  North Carolina statute 15A-402 sets out the rules of...

Underage DWI Penalties

A conviction for DWI has serious consequence for anyone but if you are under the age of 21 some of the consequences may be longer lasting.  North Carolina does not allow any tolerance for those under the age of 21 to consume any amount of alcohol and drive.  Therefore...