Charlotte DWI and Criminal Defense Attorney J. Bradley Smith of Arnold & Smith, PLLC answers the question “Can the police search my car without a warrant?” The Minnesota Court of Appeals recently issued a long-awaited opinion concerning the constitutionality of the state’s implied consent law. The Appeals Court affirmed…
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Civil Suit Looms for Wealthy Raleigh Couple Found Not Guilty of Aiding Underage Drinking at Wedding
Charlotte DWI Lawyer Brad Smith of Arnold & Smith, PLLC answers the question “What should I do if I have been pulled over and I have been drinking ?” As the Kerrick trial dominates the Charlotte headlines, a different trial attracted the attention of Raleigh residents last week. On…
Say ‘No’ to alcohol breath test? Prepare to have your blood drawn
Charlotte DWI and Criminal Defense Attorney J. Bradley Smith of Arnold & Smith, PLLC answers the question “Are breath test results always accurate?” You thought it was July 4th weekend? You’re right, but it’s also “No Refusal Weekend” in Eugene, Oregon. Local and state police in Eugene plan to have…
North Carolina Drunk Drivers Target Of Joint Law Enforcement Efforts
Attorney J. Bradley Smith answering the question: “Should I ever plead guilty to a charge?” Law enforcement officials across the State of North Carolina have agreed to join forces yet again to combat drunk driving. This year marks the fourth anniversary of State Highway Patrol officers working in conjunction…
Can You Be Arrested For Drunk Driving In North Carolina Without Actually Driving A Car?
Attorney J. Bradley Smith answering the question: “What happens if I am convicted of a DUI or DWI in North Carolina?” Though it may sound crazy, it is actually possible for people to be arrested and charged with drunk driving in North Carolina without being found driving a vehicle.…
North Carolina Man Charged For Deadly DUI
Attorney J. Bradley Smith answering the question: “What should I do if I have been pulled over and I have been drinking?” A man from Gaston County, NC was arrested this week and now stands accused of drunk driving in an accident that took place earlier this year and…
North Carolina Man Arrested After Drunk Driving Stop Turns Violent
Attorney J. Bradley Smith answering the question: “What happens if I am convicted of a DUI or DWI in North Carolina?” One drunk driver from Lincoln County, North Carolina is facing some serious criminal charges this week after police say he dragged an officer nearly 40 feet and later…
Underage Drinkers In North Carolina Face Stiff Penalties
Attorney J. Bradley Smith answering the question: “What happens if I am convicted of a DUI or DWI in North Carolina?” In light of pop star Justin Bieber’s recent arrest for drunk driving in Miami, many have begun paying closer attention to local laws concerning underage drinking and driving.…
What’s the best/worst case scenario for those arrested for drunk driving in North Carolina?
Attorney J. Bradley Smith answering the question: “How can an attorney help me with my DWI?” Those busted for drunk driving in North Carolina understandably have a million questions following the arrest. Some common examples include how much will the arrest end up costing, is jail time possible and…
Drunk Driver Arrested After Deadly Hit-And-Run
Attorney J. Bradley Smith answering the question: “Is there more than one way for police to convict a DWI?” In a sad case out of Raleigh, one young man is behind bars after he hit and killed two others who were stopped on the side of I-40 last weekend.…