by Tim Dugan | Jul 6, 2017 | Drunk Driving, DWI / DUI, Traffic Tickets
Did you know that you may be charged with an “open container” crime if a bottle or can of alcohol is in the “passenger area”? You could potentially be charged, even if you are not drinking alcohol. Additionally, both the driver and passengers in the vehicle can be...
by Tim Dugan | Mar 11, 2017 | Drunk Driving, DWI / DUI, Speeding Tickets, Traffic Tickets
How do I get my suspended license back? Are you in a situation where you’re wondering, “how do I get my license back?” In North Carolina there are several reasons why your license may be suspended or revoked, and each reason has its own method of restoration. To...
by Tim Dugan | Jul 21, 2016 | Criminal Defense, Drunk Driving, DWI / DUI, Speeding Tickets, Traffic Tickets
A common misconception relating to DUI law is that a golf-cart is not a car, and therefore you cannot get a DUI in a golf-cart. This, however, is false. Many beach communities such as Bald Head Island, NC enforce all traffic laws. So what are some best practices for...
by Nick Leger | Feb 20, 2016 | Criminal Defense, Drunk Driving, DWI / DUI
Why did the police seize my vehicle? In North Carolina, a law enforcement officer is required to seize the vehicle of a driver who is impaired if The driver’s license is already revoked from a prior impaired driving offense The driver does not have a driver’s license...
by Tim Dugan | Nov 29, 2015 | Criminal Defense, Drunk Driving, DWI / DUI
How does Structured Sentencing for Drunk Driving Work in NC ? In North Carolina, there is a unique sentencing structure for Drunk Driving cases. If a person pleads guilty or is found guilty by the Court for impaired driving, the court will look to a series of factors...