by Michelle Sparrow | Oct 26, 2012 | Criminal Law Blog, Drunk Driving
In North Carolina when drivers have been convicted with driving under the influence of alcohol, those convictions will stay on their permanent record. This means that if the driver faces additional criminal charges, then prosecutors can base their case upon the... by Michelle Sparrow | Aug 28, 2012 | Criminal Law Blog, Drunk Driving
This did not happen in North Carolina, but the story is a good example of what not to do if you are too drunk to drive. It is also a good example of why the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign is so necessary these last few days of summer. Last week, a handful of... by Michelle Sparrow | Aug 25, 2012 | Criminal Law Blog, Drunk Driving
This is no ordinary Labor Day weekend in Raleigh. The weekend traditionally marks the unofficial end of summer, but this year it also marks the early stages of the Democratic National Convention. The usual stepped up drunk driving enforcement campaign will likely... by Michelle Sparrow | Aug 4, 2012 | Criminal Law Blog, Drunk Driving
The mayor of Knightdale, North Carolina, asked a 60-year-old town council member to resign last week. This occurred after the councilman was arrested for the second time recently on driving while intoxicated charges; it was his third arrest in four months. Within... by Michelle Sparrow | Jun 14, 2012 | Criminal Law Blog, Drunk Driving
Maybe it is because it is the offseason, but for some reason, there have been several NFL players recently in the news for drinking and driving. Most recently, David Diehl, who is a starting left tackle for the Giants, was arrested for DWI. According to reports, the...