I’ve talked previously about how police officers need to have a reasonable articulable suspicion that a crime is afoot in order to stop a car traveling down North Carolina’s roads – in Raleigh, Cary, Apex, for instance, or in any other part of Wake County.
Assume for a moment that the police officer has a valid [...]
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DWI Stops in Raleigh, Cary and Apex: Phase II Detection
Five (5) Things to Know About North Carolina Domestic Violence Law
If you’ve been involved in incident involving domestic violence in Cary, NC, Raleigh, NC or Apex NC, you will want to consult with a Raleigh, Apex, or Cary criminal lawyer who can help you navigate the criminal system and also any other ramifications the criminal problem may cause in your personal life. A lawyer should [...]
Christmas Holiday – DWI/DUI, Criminal Offenses in Raleigh, Cary or Apex
Many lawyers take the next few weeks off because court is closed a number of days and to celebrate the holidays. I will be working throughout the holiday period, so if you are stopped for DWI, or face criminal charges and need to talk to a Raleigh criminal lawyer or Raleigh DWI lawyer, feel free [...]
A Brief History of Drunk Driving
We interrupt this program… to bring you a little history of drunk driving.
In 1897, barely 10 years after the invention of the automobile, a 25-year old London taxi driver named George Smith became the first person ever arrested for drunk driving after slamming his cab into a building. He later pled guilty and was fined [...]
Control of the Calendar: The North Carolina Prosecutor’s Ace Card
Imagine if you were involved in a civil suit – perhaps your neighbor was suing you for some damage to his property. And imagine that the neighbor as the plaintiff in the suit had the unfettered right to bring the matter before a judge whenever he or she chose. And imagine that the neighbor has [...]
Wake County Grand Jury Explained
In the United States, the prosecutor must show that he has enough evidence – “probable cause” – to believe that the crimes alleged have been committed and reasonable grounds to believe that the person or persons accused did commit the crimes. The prosecution must clear this hurdle before it can proceed to trial. If the [...]
Judge Not Lest Ye Be Judged
I don’t have an opinion one way or the other on Amanda Knox, the American college student who was sentenced to 26 years in an Italian jail after a court in Pergia, Italy convicted her of murdering Meredith Kercher, a fellow student and roommate.
But I am struck by how many American commentators I’ve heard say [...]
Sex Crime, Sex Crimes, and Sex Offenders – A Florida Community Provides Homes for Registered Sex Offenders
In the 1990s, Florida began the practice of sex offender registries. The purpose of the sex offender registry was and is to protect the community from people who society deems are a recurring threat. Now at least 20 states have sex offender registry programs, where those convicted of sex crimes or sex offenses must register [...]
Keeping Your Mouth Shut – Avoiding Criminal Liability
In many cases, the first piece of advice you’ll get from a Wake County criminal lawyer is that you should “keep your mouth shut.” This advice is not universal, and it depends on the facts of your case. So talk to any attorney for specific advice about your facts.
However, the Tiger Woods incident from last [...]
The Baby DWI vs. the Adult DWI in Wake County, North Carolina
If you’re underage, and stopped by police on a suspicion of driving under the influence, you are likely to be charged with at least two crimes.
The first charge will be “Driving After Consuming Under the Age of 21″ also known as a “Baby DWI” (N.C.G.S. 20-138.3).
The second charge will probably be a regular Driving While [...]
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