by Michelle Sparrow | Aug 16, 2014 | Criminal Law Blog, Drunk Driving
Every holiday the North Carolina State Highway Patrol, Wake County Sheriff’s office or the Raleigh Police Department — separately or in any combination — participates in an anti-drunk driving campaign. Those campaigns involve saturated street patrols... by Michelle Sparrow | Jan 6, 2014 | Criminal Law Blog, Drunk Driving
North Carolina drivers who are convicted of driving while intoxicated often face harsh penalties including fines, driver’s license revocation and even jail time. Because of the considerable financial and personal costs associated with a DWI, it’s critical that... 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... by Michelle Sparrow | Jul 1, 2011 | Criminal Law Blog, Drunk Driving
In an effort to raise awareness about drinking while driving any vehicle, a group of law enforcement authorities in North Carolina launched a campaign entitled “On the road, On the Water, Don’t Drink and Drive.” The campaign recently organized a...