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Being able to track a driver's performance out on public roads is crucial for the state and insurance providers alike. Knowing someone's driving history can help the courts decide how to handle a serious traffic offense. That knowledge can also help an insurance...
Drunk driving can lead to harsh penalties, even if you aren’t far over the limit. What you may also not know is that you don’t have to be over the limit to be charged. It’s fair to have questions about how DUIs work and what to expect if you’re charged, because there...
Nobody wants to have the police pull them over while driving, but it pays to prepare yourself for just such an occasion. Even if the police had probable cause to pull you over, saying the wrong thing at a traffic stop can make matters much worse for you, which is why...
Many people receive at least one traffic ticket and cause at least one auto accident during their lifetime. While both can carry serious consequences anywhere, they could have strong effects on your insurance rates in North Carolina. If you receive a conviction for a...
The First Step Act of 2018 could help people convicted of drug crimes secure an early release. The law promotes criminal justice reform, and some provisions might help prisoner address their long federal sentences. Besides offering a chance at compassionate...
Simply put, misdemeanors are less serious crimes than felonies. People who admit to or are found guilty of committing felonies face longer jail or prison sentences, more substantial fines and other severe consequences. North Carolina classifies felonies and...
Many motorists may assume that the legal limit for blood alcohol concentration (BAC) applies in all situations. Like most states, North Carolina observes federal guidelines when setting this figure. Yet, if you’re a commercial driver, underage or have multiple DWIs,...
North Carolina police have recently touted some large drug busts carried out in cooperation with federal authorities and local police forces. As a result, many people with even a peripheral connection to drug trafficking could face serious charges in court. These...
Follow the penlight with your eyes. Stand on one leg and count the seconds that pass. Walk in a straight line, pivot, and return. These three standardized field sobriety tests are often portrayed as part and parcel of a suspected drunk driving traffic stop. While it...
Between the 1970s and early 2000s, thousands of people charged with drug offenses found themselves facing years in jail. Even for minor convictions, courts gave these people harsh sentences. Some faced life in prison for nonviolent crimes. But a bill signed into law...
