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Can You Get a DUI on a Bicycle in NC?

You Can Get a DWI in NC Without Driving a Car: Bicycles, Boats, and More Did you know under North Carolina law a person can be charged with a DWI, even if they are not necessarily driving a car? YES, you could be charged with a DWI [...]

What’s the difference between DUI and DWI

Have you heard people use the terms DUI and DWI and wondered what the difference between them was? DWI stands for Driving While Impaired and DUI means Driving Under the Influence. Although you often hear both terms used, the state of North Carolina does not make a distinction between them. Prior to 1983 there [...]

Determining Spousal Support in North Carolina

Understanding Alimony and Post-Separation Support in North Carolina Divorce In the event of a divorce or separation, one spouse may be eligible to seek alimony (§ 50-16.3A.) or post-separation support (§ 50-16.2A.) from the other spouse. In North Carolina, courts will award spousal support to a dependent spouse. [...]

DWI Checkpoint Issues in Winston-Salem

Examining DWI Checkpoints: Are Winston-Salem Police Following Constitutional Procedures? Reviewing Checkpoints - Are Police Following Procedures? The Winston-Salem Journal reported recently on the review of traffic checkpoints in Winston-Salem through 2011. The review shows that checkpoints are conducted disproportionately in minority neighborhoods. The police are allowed to conduct these [...]