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Las Pruebas de Alcoholemia y las Graves Sanciones por Negarse a Realizarlas

¿Puedo Negarme Legalmente a Pasar un Control de Alcoholemia? Si usted es arrestado por DWI, usted no tiene que tomar una prueba de aliento. Pero, si se niega, habrá consecuencias. Si usted se niega a hacer una prueba de alcoholemia en carretera o las pruebas de sobriedad en carretera, usted no se meterá en [...]

Las Pruebas de Alcoholemia y las Graves Sanciones por Negarse a RealizarlasSupport2023-11-27T11:27:33-05:00

DWI for a Local Guy but the Numbers Just Don’t Add Up

A Bad Day Just Gets Worse With an Unjustified DWI Imagine you’ve had a hard day at work, and you stop for dinner, a little bite after a bad day. We’ve all done it. Perhaps you’ve decided to have a drink with your food. You’re an adult, it’s legal. You aren’t impaired in [...]

DWI for a Local Guy but the Numbers Just Don’t Add UpSupport2023-11-20T09:18:19-05:00

High BAC: Understanding the Legal Impact

What Exactly is BAC? Blood alcohol concentration or BAC is a measure of how much alcohol is in a person's blood at a certain time. This measurement is usually shown as a percentage. When someone drinks alcohol, like beer, wine, or liquor, the alcohol will go into their bloodstream. The body will then process [...]

High BAC: Understanding the Legal ImpactSupport2023-10-09T15:35:38-04:00

Breathalyzer Tests and the Severe Penalties of Refusal

Can I Legally Refuse A Breathalyzer? If you get arrested for DWI, you do not have to take a breath test. But, should you refuse, there will be consequences. If you refuse to do a roadside breathalyzer test or the roadside sobriety tests, you won't get in trouble for that, but you need to [...]

Breathalyzer Tests and the Severe Penalties of RefusalSupport2023-10-10T11:34:04-04:00

A Guide to License Loss: 3 Ways A DWI Wreaks Havoc

The Consequences of a DWI: A Stark Reality Check Driving while impaired (DWI) is a serious crime that carries significant legal, economic, and personal consequences. Whether it's your first offense or you've been charged with a DWI before, the experience can be overwhelming, confusing, and scary. It's very important to understand that [...]

A Guide to License Loss: 3 Ways A DWI Wreaks HavocSupport2023-10-10T11:36:07-04:00

Shady Officer Issues 8 DWIs to Sober Drivers. Still Hireable

Officer Testimony Tossed Drunk driving carries severe penalties, and the punishments can be harsh. But have you ever heard of an officer giving DWIs to sober drivers? Lives can be drastically affected by a DWI charge. The consequences affect more than just the driver. The financial costs to defend against the charge are substantial. [...]

Shady Officer Issues 8 DWIs to Sober Drivers. Still HireableSupport2022-12-19T09:46:42-05:00

Can Field Sobriety Tests, THC Levels Predict Marijuana Impairment?

Recently, a hot topic of discussion in Criminal Defense Law is how to judge a driver's impairment after consuming marijuana or cannabis. This topic has gained traction as several states throughout the United States have begun to legalize cannabis for recreational and medicinal use. As marijuana is decriminalized, the presence of the odor of marijuana [...]

Can Field Sobriety Tests, THC Levels Predict Marijuana Impairment?Support2023-10-10T11:58:45-04:00

Can I Lose My License After a DUI / DWI in NC?

Yes, the North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles can impose various types of revocations the moment you are charged with a DWI. Not only are there consequences for a Driving While Impaired charge, but also for a conviction. Upon conviction, the NC DMV imposes at least a one-year revocation of your driver’s license. However, an [...]

Can I Lose My License After a DUI / DWI in NC?Dummit Fradin Attorneys at Law2022-11-22T13:19:06-05:00

How much does a DUI cost in North Carolina?

Tallying up the total cost of a DUI or DWI in NC How much does a DWI cost in North Carolina? Unfortunately, fees and costs can quickly pile up, so we need to divide this list into two parts. Below, you’ll find a comprehensive list of the expenses you’ll incur before you even [...]

How much does a DUI cost in North Carolina?Dummit Fradin Attorneys at Law2022-11-22T13:20:09-05:00

Thanksgiving Eve, How to Stay Safe and Still Have Fun

Thanksgiving Eve is one of those holidays people don't know they celebrate. Widely popular in suburban towns, Thanksgiving Eve is a night to reunite with old hometown friends at the local bar. It's referred to as Black Wednesday, Blackout Wednesday, or Drinksgiving. As you might infer, Thanksgiving Eve is a night of heavy drinking [...]

Thanksgiving Eve, How to Stay Safe and Still Have FunDummit Fradin Attorneys at Law2021-06-03T16:51:06-04:00

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