DWI Lawyer in Raleigh, NC, Talks Breath Testing and Henry’s Law
This is Part 14 of our weekly North Carolina Criminal Defense video blog: “Breath Testing and Henry’s Law“ Transcript: Henry’s law assumes that the alcohol that is in your blood if it was in a closed container that over time the amount of alcohol in your blood would go into the air above your blood […]
NC DWI Sentencing Guidelines – What You Should Know
Have you been arrested for a DWI in North Carolina? If so, the experience can be frightening and stressful, but while you are waiting for the next steps in the North Carolina criminal process, it can be helpful to look at the NC DWI sentencing guidelines. There is a wide range of potential punishments that […]
DWI Attorney in Raleigh Answers, “How Common are Breathalyzer False Positives?” (Video)
This is Part 13 of our weekly North Carolina Criminal Defense video blog: “How Common are Breathalyzer False Positives?“ Transcript: I think the manufacturers of the instruments that you blow into would say that they are truly accurate. They certainly have an interest because the instruments themselves are expensive. They have an interest in selling […]
When Free Speech Becomes Criminal – Protests vs. Riots
The cornerstones of freedom and liberty in America has foundations in the First Amendment, and in both the North Carolina Constitution and the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, you are giving the right to free expression and speech. However, like the yelling “fire” in a crowded theater example, or participating in violent actions during […]
Wake County DWI Attorney – Can You Choose Which Test to Take for DWI?
This is Part 12 of our weekly North Carolina Criminal Defense video blog: “Wake County DWI Attorney – Can You Choose Which Test to Take for DWI?“ Transcript: You don’t have a choice. The officer has the opportunity under our law to make the decision about whether it will be a breath test or a […]
Raleigh Defense Attorney – Juvenile vs. Adult Criminal System
This is Part 11 of our weekly North Carolina Criminal Defense video blog: “Raleigh Defense Attorney – Juvenile vs. Adult Criminal System“ Transcript: The juvenile court system is really there to rehabilitate, whereas the adult criminal system is there to really punish. When you’re in juvenile delinquency court, the court system is trying to put […]
Raleigh Criminal Defense Lawyer – What is NC’s Definition of a Juvenile?
This is Part 10 of our weekly North Carolina Criminal Defense video blog: “Raleigh Criminal Defense Lawyer – What is NC’s Definition of a Juvenile?“ Transcript: A juvenile in North Carolina is defined as anyone who has committed a crime between the ages of six and up until before their sixteenth birthday. The minute you […]
Reasonable Suspicion: What is It and How Does It Affect My Raleigh DUI Case?
According to the law, although this isn’t always the case in terms of practice, law enforcement in North Carolina needs to have reasonable suspicion in order to pull your vehicle over. Of course, if the police officer catches you speeding or breaking a traffic law, then the officer has the right to pull you over. […]
Raleigh Criminal Defense Lawyer Answers if a NC Juvenile Delinquent is a “Criminal”
This is Part 9 of our weekly North Carolina Criminal Defense video blog: “When is a NC Juvenile Delinquent is a “Criminal“ Transcript: They are not criminal charges at that point. Typically, what happens is the officer will take out a juvenile petition, and that juvenile could potentially be adjudicated as delinquent. It is not […]