A DWI conviction can forever change life as you know it. It can lead to incarceration, the loss of your driving privileges, fines, loss of employment, and consequences for your child custody arrangement. These direct consequences can have ripple effects on your life,...
In most states, drivers face higher insurance premiums after a DWI conviction. However, North Carolina insurance companies charge a particularly steep premium, if they will insure you at all. Why are insurance rates so high after a DWI conviction? North Carolina...
If you were recently charged with driving while intoxicated, you likely have a number of hurdles to work through (such as legal stressors and concerns about the consequences of these allegations). However, it is important to understand the different ways in which...
When drunk driving allegations arise, a lot of people worry about time behind bars, financial penalties and other challenges they will face in the near future as a result of the charges. However, many people fail to take a careful look at the ways in which their lives...
If a law enforcement officer arrests you for having a blood alcohol concentration above North Carolina’s 0.08% legal limit, you face serious criminal consequences, such as jail time, fines and fees. Your employment and educational prospects may also be on the line...
Defendants facing charges for criminal offenses such as DWIs are still innocent until proven guilty. It is important to understand what rights a defendant has following a DWI charge since it can go on his or her permanent record. It is not uncommon for the courts, or...
When issued with a North Carolina driver's license, a motorist agrees to submit to a roadside breathalyzer test when requested even if he or she has not consumed any alcoholic beverages. A law enforcement official, however, must have reasonable suspicion of a driver’s...
DUI charges can wreak havoc on many facets of a person’s life, whether their driving privileges are taken away or they have to spend time behind bars. However, the financial impact of a DUI case can be staggering, and it may extend far beyond the financial penalties...
While all states across the country take drinking and driving extremely seriously, some states penalize motorists more for committing the act more than others. North Carolina is one such state, and even first-time DWI offenders can expect to have to pay steep fines...
As youth in North Carolina learn to drive, they face many critical choices. Unfortunately, the wrong choice may sometimes be made. As Lassiter & Sperati, PLLC, will discuss, these wrong choices made in your youth can haunt you for years to come. If you are...
