by Gilles Law | Aug 17, 2020 | Blog Posts, DWI, NC Criminal Defense
Aiding and abetting DWI is illegal in North Carolina. In some ways, it is treated in the same manner as DWI itself. This blog explores what aiding and abetting impaired driving is, what situations may constitute this crime, and what the punishment for this crime is....
by Gilles Law | Aug 6, 2020 | Blog Posts, DWI, NC Criminal Defense
DWI sentencing levels in North Carolina – In North Carolina, DWI sentencing is governed by N.C.G.S. 20-179 and follows its own special sentencing guidelines. Although a DWI is a misdemeanor charge, it does not follow the misdemeanor sentencing guidelines....
by Gilles Law | Apr 20, 2020 | Blog Posts, DWI, NC Criminal Defense
Oftentimes, a person charged with DWI in North Carolina faces an immediate 30-day civil revocation of their driver’s license. This blog breaks this topic down and addresses only the 30-day civil revocation. If a person is convicted of DWI, they will also face a...
by Gilles Law | Apr 10, 2020 | Blog Posts, NC Criminal Defense
Commercial DWI in North Carolina – Impaired driving (DWI / DUI) in a commercial vehicle has some special considerations and is treated differently than a standard DWI in one major regard. Impaired driving in a commercial vehicle is governed by N.C.G.S. 20 –...
by Gilles Law | Mar 25, 2020 | Blog Posts, DWI, NC Criminal Defense
Checkpoints are a type of traffic stop in North Carolina. Checkpoints must be compliant with the constitutional principles such as the Fourth Amendment’s prohibition against unreasonable searches and seizures. Statutorily, checkpoints in North Carolina are governed by...
