by Michelle Sparrow | Jan 14, 2012 | Criminal Law Blog, Drunk Driving
When the North Carolina General Assembly adjourned last summer, a handful of bills concerning ignition interlock devices were pending, and they may or may not be picked up when legislators reconvene next month. Until a stricter interlock law passes, the state will... by Michelle Sparrow | Oct 4, 2011 | Criminal Law Blog, Drunk Driving
A new memorial marker went up recently at a curve on N.C. 751 in Durham. The location is no stranger to fatal car crashes: Five people have died there in the past 20 years. In this most recent accident, the passenger was killed. The driver survived and is suspected of... by Michelle Sparrow | Aug 31, 2011 | Criminal Law Blog, Drunk Driving
When defending against criminal charges of driving while intoxicated, sometimes drivers choose to accept plea agreements in order to avoid the possibility of jail time. This is exactly what North Carolina native, Jaime Pressly, recently decided to do. The 34-year-old... by Michelle Sparrow | Jun 23, 2011 | Criminal Law Blog, Drunk Driving
We meant to continue our discussion of the death penalty bill, but we saw this announcement and thought it deserved immediate attention: North Carolina’s governor was scheduled to sign Laura’s Law this morning. The law will dramatically increase the... by Michelle Sparrow | Dec 29, 2010 | Criminal Law Blog, Drunk Driving
The American Beverage Institute, a restaurant trade association that supports responsible on-premise alcohol consumption, is asking states to stop using sobriety checkpoints as a way to stop drunk drivers. Citing a low number of DWI arrests at checkpoints compared...