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DWI Traffic Stops Part Two: Don’t Do the Tests

January 22, 2015DWIattorney in raleigh, Criminal defense attorney, Dewey P. Brinkley Law, dwi traffic stops, raleigh dwi lawyerDewey Brinkley

In part one we discussed how you shouldn’t answer those little innocuous questions the Officer asks you that often come across as just small talk during DWI traffic stops. In part two, I want to talk about why it is vitally important that you not attempt to perform any physical field sobriety tests, no matter your level of sobriety.

Field sobriety tests are set up to make you fail. They are hard to do. Many officers describe and demonstrate what they want you to do so quickly that it is hard to follow. Usually they don’t demonstrate the whole test they want you to perform. Unless you can do them with exacting perfection, a 100% right, they are going to be used against you in a court of law. And you can bet that if you do 98 things out of a 100 right, the prosecutor is not going to stop hammering home in their argument the two things you did wrong.
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DWI Traffic Stops Part One: Don’t Answer Those Innocent Little Questions!

January 13, 2015DWIattorney in raleigh, Criminal defense attorney, Dewey P. Brinkley Law, DWI traffic stop, raleigh dwi lawyerDewey Brinkley

Most of us grew up respecting police officers and the hard jobs they have. As a Raleigh DWI Lawyer and former Prosecutor, I can tell you that they don’t have an easy job. When we are stopped by a police officer for a basic traffic violation (speeding, running a red light), or suspicion of DWI, we have a natural inclination to follow the officer’s instructions because that’s just how we were raised, we don’t want to get in further trouble, and lots of times feel if we comply with what the officer wants, the encounter will end and we will be on our way.

From the point that an officer smells any odor of alcohol coming from the passenger area of a motor vehicle, a DWI investigation has begun. The officer is trying to build a case. If it’s late, they are probably going to assume you are over the limit. If you are chewing gum or have breath mints or smoking a cigarette, they will think you are trying to mask the odor of alcohol. Continue reading DWI Traffic Stops Part One: Don’t Answer Those Innocent Little Questions! →

New Website Allows DWI Clients To Get An Assessment And Treatment Online

November 20, 2014DWIattorney in raleigh, Criminal defense attorney, Dewey P. Brinkley Law, DWI attorney raleighDewey Brinkley

The NC Department of Health and Human Services has just approved a new way for DWI clients in NC to get assessments and treatment online. The website, www.onlinedwi.com, offers an online assessment, online treatment, and out-of-state reviews for clients who obtained an assessment or treatment in another State. The website is fully licensed by the State of North Carolina. These services are also offered in Spanish.

NC should be applauded for allowing online services for those charged with driving while impaired. For too long, out-of-state defendants needing an assessment and treatment were required to have a licensed NC substance abuse agency review their treatment completion and send in the appropriate documentation to the NC Division of Motor Vehicles. The new website removes those barriers by providing a less cumbersome way to satisfy those requirements. Continue reading New Website Allows DWI Clients To Get An Assessment And Treatment Online →

Clean Up Your Criminal Record with a Raleigh Expungement Lawyer

October 28, 2014Criminal Defenseattorney in raleigh, Criminal defense attorney, Dewey P. Brinkley Law, Raleigh Expungement Lawyer, record expungementDewey Brinkley

I often get asked by potential clients whether they are eligible for having matters expunged from their criminal past. It’s easy to understand why people have these questions because the expunction laws in NC are difficult to understand and full of technicalities. Here are some basic considerations to take into account if you are seeking assistance from an Expungement Lawyer in Raleigh for job purposes or simply don’t want a particular “bad decision” to continue to haunt your personal life, career, or standing in the community. In compiling “the rules” of what may or may not be eligible for expunction, there are some general questions to determine eligibility which can be found here on our Raleigh Criminal Record Expungement page.
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Raleigh DWI Lawyer Offers Guidance on Blood Tests

July 9, 2014DWIattorney in raleigh, Criminal defense attorney, Dewey P. Brinkley Law, DWI charges, raleigh dwi lawyerDewey Brinkley

If you have been charged with a driving while impaired (DWI) offense and the charging officer requested a blood sample from you, chances are your case falls into one of three categories:

you were involved in an accident involving personal injury to yourself where you were transported to a hospital and breath testing equipment was not readily available, or you were unconscious and could not perform a breath test;
the officer suspects that you were impaired by drugs rather than alcohol, or drugs in addition to alcohol; or
you refused to submit to a chemical analysis of your breath and the officer obtained a search warrant from a magistrate for a blood sample.

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Why Dewey Brinkley for Raleigh Criminal Defense Lawyer?

September 14, 2012Criminal Defenseattorney in raleigh, raleigh criminal defense lawyerDewey Brinkley

Raleigh criminal defense lawyer Dewey Brinkley has a desire to give our clients quality representation with one on one personal touch. If you have been accused, charged, investigated or even received a parking ticket, you need an experienced criminal defense lawyer to handle the case for you. Dewey Brinkley Law Firm has tried over 300 cases and will devote our time and efforts to protect YOU.

With an initial Free Consultation we cover every area of Raleigh Criminal Defense, including:

Compassionate, Diligent, and Aggressive

As one of the leading Raleigh criminal defense attorneys in Wake County, Dewey P. Brinkley has seen it all. Thus, we are prepared to give your case a diligent and aggressive defense using a compassionate ear. This means we’ll fight for you while addressing your concerns. Also, we understand how a Raleigh criminal defense charge can be stressful and overwhelming, which is why we’ll take care of investigations, contacting witnesses, and preparing a full-service defense to give you the best possible outcome.

Dewey P. Brinkley’s experience as a Wake County Assistant District Attorney has given him far-reaching resources. We’ll leave no stones unturned, and no matter the charge, we have professionals in the field who can examine each aspect of the case, from the alleged crime to the police and court’s handling of the case.