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Traffic Arrests and First Offenders

Wake County – like many counties in North Carolina – offers deferred prosecution programs to people who are facing their first criminal charge. These programs – sometimes called First Offenders programs or deferral agreements – require the defendant to admit guilt. The written admission of guilt is held in a file until the person successfully…

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Is a PJC available for a DWI?

A PJCA PJC is a request (and decision by a judge) not to impose judgment following conviction. A PJC does not avoid a conviction, but may avoid some of the consequences of a conviction. A PJC has virtually no use in a criminal case, but may be used in a traffic case to avoid various…

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iPhone DWI App under Scrutiny

Interesting video on Trapster, an iPhone application that allows people to figure out where 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…

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DWI Stops in Raleigh, Cary and Apex: Phase II Detection

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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What Clues Can Lead an Officer to have Cause to Stop a Car in North Carolina?

Most DWI (Driving While Impaired) stops occur when a police officer sees a car that is motion. The officer may notice that the car is weaving, or that the driver is violating some other law: for instance, headlights are not operating, the car runs a red light, or the officer runs the plates and finds [...]

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Marine faces Vehicular Manslaughter Charges

A marine in New York faces vehicular manslaughter charges arising from an incident in which the man, allegedly driving with a Blood Alcohol Level more than twice the legal limit, killed two brothers In New York.
The story points to the seriousness of drunk driving, which can be deadly.
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North Carolina DUI and .08 Blood Alcohol Level

Most people think that if you blow below a .08 on the breathalyzer, that you can’t be convictedA conviction is a formal finding by a court – either following a trial by a judge or jury or following the entry of a pleaA plea agreementA plea agreement is usually a negotiated agreement between the defendant…

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