by Michelle Sparrow | Jun 10, 2014 | Criminal Law Blog, Drunk Driving
In North Carolina, as required by state law, refusing to submit to a breath test can result in the automatic suspension of a driver’s license. This means that even if a driver is not intoxicated, he or she can still end up having their driver’s license... by Michelle Sparrow | Oct 16, 2013 | Criminal Law Blog, Drunk Driving
Many people use alcohol on a regular basis and do so responsibly. However, when celebrating, gathering or drinking with friends, it can be all too easy to drink too much and end up with a blood-alcohol level above the legal limit on an Intoxilyzer test. It’s... by Michelle Sparrow | Jul 31, 2013 | Criminal Law Blog, Drunk Driving
North Carolina drivers may wonder if a department-store purchase, practically for pocket change, could help them avoid a potential DWI. The answer, unfortunately, is one we have heard before: If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Indeed, the fine print on... by Michelle Sparrow | May 24, 2013 | Criminal Law Blog, Drunk Driving
We are continuing the discussion from our last post. A man — a former North Carolina legislator — was arrested in December 2011 on suspicion of driving while intoxicated. The incident began as what could have been a routine traffic stop. The driver’s... by Michelle Sparrow | May 22, 2013 | Criminal Law Blog, Drunk Driving
A former state lawmaker is planning to ask federal and state authorities to investigate law enforcement regarding his experience with a traffic stop. The one-time legislator was pulled over in December 2011 by an officer from the Concord Police Department. Concord is...