Driving under the influence is illegal in North Carolina, as it is in all other states. If police officers find that your BAC is over the legal limit of 0.08%, or if they think you’re impaired due to other evidence, they can arrest you. You could face a license...
Not everyone can afford a taxi home from a bar. Not everyone has convenient public transport options to get them home from a night out. Not everyone lives close enough to their friends to walk home after a lunchtime BBQ. Hence it is understandable that some people...
When you get pulled over, you know that you have to identify yourself to the police officer. You are obligated to have a driver’s license, so you will have to show the officer that you are a legal driver in North Carolina. You’ll also have to give them your insurance...
In North Carolina, a person who’s been convicted of a DUI/DWI violation with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of at least .15% or a second violation regardless of the BAC within seven years will likely need to get an ignition interlock device (IID) installed in...
Many people associate drunk driving with motor vehicles; however, North Carolina law doesn’t limit that criminal charge to those vehicles. In this state, drunk driving also covers anything that a person can operate to get around. This includes bicycles. The...
In North Carolina, drivers who break the law might get away with a traffic ticket, but it’s not worth the gamble: others may end up with actual criminal charges that carry severe penalties and besmirch their permanent criminal records. Contact Us! Here, we review what constitutes reckless driving in North Carolina, the associated penalties, and whether someone charged with a…
Anyone who relies on a daily cup (or two) of coffee to get through the morning knows that caffeine is addictive. But is it addictive enough, and does it have the potential for abuse and pose enough negative effects that it should be considered a controlled substance? As of now, caffeine is not regulated as a controlled substance in the…
North Carolina organizes misdemeanors into four categories in descending order of severity: Class A1, Class 1, Class 2, and Class 3. Contact Us! What Crimes Constitute a Class 2 Misdemeanor? Simple assault, disorderly conduct, reckless driving, and unlawfully carrying a concealed weapon may all result in a Class 2 misdemeanor charge. What Penalties Will I Face? You could face three…