Category Archives: DUI

On The Road, On The Water, Don’t Drink & Drive

According to The Charlotte Observer, the State Highway Patrol and Wildlife Resources Commission have announced their most recent crackdown on DWI and BWI (boating while impaired). The appropriately-named campaign is called “On the Road, On the Water, Don’t Drink & Drive.” As a note, the legal limit blood-alcohol content for boating in the State of North […]

A Breathalyzer For Pot? Don’t Hold Your Breath

Many drivers this time of year tend to find themselves in trouble with the law for driving after having one too many drinks at the office Christmas party or at the family Christmas get-together. For those drivers pulled over for suspicion of Driving While Impaired, they will almost invariably be subjected to a preliminary breath […]

NC DWI Laws Could Get Even Tougher

There’s no two ways around it: North Carolina is tough when it comes to punishing DWI offenders. Compared to many states, the consequences of being convicted of a DWI in NC can be downright draconian. Many states don’t require a year-long license suspension for a first-time DWI conviction, and ignition interlock devices aren’t necessarily required […]