Category: DWI/DUI
Guide To Prayer For Judgement NC
If you have received a ticket for a traffic violation in the state of North Carolina, there might be a way for you to get avoid license points, insurance points, court costs, and a “guilty” verdict in your criminal history. A Prayer for Judgement Continued (PJC) is North Carolina’s version of a “get out of…
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Aiding and Abetting DWI in North Carolina
Aiding And Abetting DWI Charges Even if you aren’t driving, you can still be convicted of a DWI in North Carolina, which can lead to losing your driver’s license, paying a fine, or jail time. Not sure how this is possible? Our criminal defense DWI attorneys at The Coolidge Law Firm share what you need…
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DWI Convictions: How Long After Drinking Can You Drive?
When it comes to your overall safety related to drinking and driving, you’ve probably heard the common rule of “one hour per drink.” For many people this rule may be accurate, but it is safest to never assume you are sober enough to drive. A few factors that may alter the speed at which your…
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What Happens When You Get a DWI in NC?
If you’ve been charged with a DWI, you know it’s serious, but you may not know much else about it. To provide you with clarity and help you understand what to expect, our DWI attorneys breaking down what happens when you get a DWI, including how the penalties are determined, long-term consequences, and what you…
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What Happens When You Receive a DWI as a Commercial Driver?
As a commercial driver, you have a very important responsibility in your transportation role on public roads. Someone who holds a Commercial Driver’s License, also known as a Class A license or CDL, is held to a higher standard and more stringent requirements on the road. This is true not only when driving for work…
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DUI vs DWI: What’s the Difference in North Carolina?
The acronyms DUI and DWI are spoken of frequently, but what exactly are the distinctions between the two? You may be surprised to learn that each state has its own definition of each term. Some states use Driving Under the Influence (DUI) to refer to the crime of drunk driving, while others use Driving While…
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CBD vs. THC: The Laws in NC
CBD and THC are very different in terms of the laws in N.C. What is lawful and unlawful can be confusing. More and more states are legalizing marijuana, both for recreational and therapeutic purposes, as well as products containing CBD that are used for health-related issues. Laws in different states are at varying levels of…
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Do I Have to Take a Breathalyzer Test if I’m Pulled Over in Raleigh?
There is a lot of bad advice out there when it comes to how to deal with law enforcement. Much of the advice you hear online and from friends and family are nothing short of urban legends. Many of these urban legends are about what to do if you are pulled over for suspicion of…
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Can an Intoxicated Person Give Consent?
The #MeToo movement has forced the American public to grapple with the topic of sexual assault and the more difficult question of consent. Whether or not a person agreed to engage in sexual intercourse is often the crux of rape cases. There are always uncertainties when it is one person’s word against another. When alcohol…
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