North Carolina’s DWIA DWI is a Driving While Impaired offense. It is more commonly referred to as drunk driving. In North Carolina, the term DWI is used. In other states, the terms DUI or OUI may be used. North Carolina’s DWI is a misdemeanor, punishable by up to three years in jail. statute – NCGS…
Calendaring is the process by which a case is set for a hearing or trial. Calendaring is crucial to the overall outcome of the case because if one party controls the calendar, that party may be able to speed up or slow down the case to that party’s advantage. In civil cases in North Carolina,…
As in all states, it is illegal in North Carolina to obtain a controlled substanceA controlled substance is a chemical compound meant for human consumption that is regulated by the federal government or the states. The substances are categorized by 1 to 6 (I to VI). by fraud. North Carolina’s General Statutes (NCGS 90-108(a)(10) defines…
Paris Hilton was arrested this weekend for allegedly possessing .8 grams of cocaine. That would be felony possession in North Carolina. Paris could’ve saved herself some grief, however, by not saying anything. Had she kept quiet – and been polite to police – she would’ve prevented the police from collecting any additional evidence – i.e.,…
As the term is generally used in common day language, there is no difference between a lawyer or attorney. The terms are interchangeable, and mean the same thing. But the Associated Press Stylebook says that: A generic term for all members of the bar. An attorney is someone legally appointed or empowered to act for…
If you’ve been stopped for a DWIA DWI is a Driving While Impaired offense. It is more commonly referred to as drunk driving. In North Carolina, the term DWI is used. In other states, the terms DUI or OUI may be used. North Carolina’s DWI is a misdemeanor, punishable by up to three years in…
The Horizontal Gaze NystagmusHGN is one of the battery of three tests that are part of NHTSA’s Standardized Field Sobriety Tests. Nystagmus is the involuntary jerking of the eyes. Nystagmus can be caused by impairment from alcohol (or other depressants). test – also known as the eye test or finger test – is considered the…
