DWI Blog
Dummit Fradin’s DWI blog covers a variety of topics on Driving Under the Influence charges. Get informed so you can make better decisions about your case.
Can You Get a DUI on a Bicycle in NC?
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 without ever going near a car! What is Considered a Vehicle for Purposes of a DWI? It often comes as a surprise [...]
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 was [...]
Push for Ignition Interlocks for 1st-Time DWI Offenders
A new bill making its way through the North Carolina House and Senate seeks to curb the ability of DWI offenders to drive drunk after a conviction. Advocates including Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) and other law enforcement officials are calling on legislators to require Ignition Interlock Devices (IIDs) for all drivers who have been [...]
NC Cop Lied in Court, 175 Cases Dismissed
A North Carolina district attorney has dismissed 71 traffic-related offenses and 104 DWI cases after it was uncovered that a sheriff’s deputy lied in court. The officer, Deputy Robert Davis, was found to have lied in at least three cases, prompting Judge Jacqueline Brewer to disqualify the DWI Task Force Member and 18-year veteran as [...]
Settlement Reached in Lawsuit Against Kernersville Police Officers
You may recall from our previous blog that Dummit Fradin represented a Surry County couple against five Kernersville police officers accused of misconduct. Just weeks before the case was set to go to trial,a settlement has been reached in favor of plaintiffs Teresa Blackburn and Adrian Martinez-Perez. The lawsuit alleged that the police officers [...]
DWI Arrests From Anonymous Tips
DWI Arrests From Anonymous Tips "Can I be charged and arrested for Driving While Impaired (DWI) based on someone calling 911, and merely stating that my driving was bad?" According to the recent United States Supreme Court case, Navarettev. California, 572 U.S. ___ (2014), an anonymous tip may sometimes be sufficient to justify a [...]
North Carolina’s Zero Tolerance Law
What is the Zero Tolerance Law? North Carolina has a zero-tolerance policy when it comes to underage DWI charges. A person who is under 21 years old can be convicted of Driving After Consuming Under 21 with any positive reading of alcohol. This means a .01 can cost you your license and earn [...]
Factors that Affect DWI Sentencing in NC
DWI Sentencing Factors The experienced attorneys on the Dummit Fradin Driving While Impaired practice team tirelessly examine all of our clients' cases, with the aim of finding some legal avenue to exploit and argue on our clients' behalf. Our seasoned team can identify the strengths and weaknesses of our client's cases, and subsequently advise on [...]
DWI and Vehicle Seizure
"I was charged with DWI in North Carolina and my vehicle was seized, and I am told it is going to be sold, is this true and how can I stop it?" The short answer is: "it depends". If you or someone you know has had a vehicle seizure related to a Driving While Impaired [...]