by Michelle Sparrow | Jun 28, 2013 | Criminal Law Blog, Drunk Driving
With the Fourth of July, as with every holiday, comes the North Carolina State Highway Patrol’s Operation Firecracker: Booze It or Lose It campaign. From Friday, June 28, through Sunday, July 7, motorists throughout the state will encounter sobriety checkpoints... by Michelle Sparrow | Jun 11, 2013 | Criminal Law Blog, Drunk Driving
A Durham teen ended his weekend with a night in jail and an early Monday court appearance. The 18-year-old faces both felony and misdemeanor charges as well as citations for multiple traffic violations. The events that led to his arrest unfolded in a matter of... by Michelle Sparrow | Jun 7, 2013 | Criminal Law Blog, Drunk Driving
With Memorial Day behind us and the last day of school just around the corner, North Carolina residents are in the mood for summer fun. Because summer fun often includes boating on the lakes or the Intercoastal Waterway, it is time for us to remind everyone of the... 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...