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What’s The Difference Between a Misdemeanor DWI And a Felony DWI?

Charlotte DWI Lawyer Brad Smith answers the question: “What steps should I be taking outside legal guidance to help my DWI case?”     Driving while impaired, DWI, is also known as drunk driving. Driving while impaired simply means operating a motor vehicle while you have a diminished or loss…

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Can You Face Criminal Charges for Letting a Drunk Person Drive While Intoxicated in North Carolina?

Charlotte DWI Lawyer Brad Smith answers the question: “What am I obligated to do if I’ve been pulled for Drinking and Driving?”   You probably know that driving under the influence of alcohol can get you in trouble with the law, but in North Carolina, you can also face criminal…

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Is Necessity a Defense to a DWI?

Charlotte DWI Lawyer Brad Smith answers the question: “How can an attorney help me with my DWI?”   After being charged with a crime, your mind might be reeling. Suddenly, you are thrust into the criminal justice system and are trying to figure out what to do next. Driving while…

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Could Copyright Law Help Prevent Spread of Mugshots Online?

Charlotte Criminal Lawyer Brad Smith answers the question: “If I have an outstanding warrant, what should I do?”   A woman named Julie Cantu recently experienced one of the (many) negative aspects of today’s information age. While out on a first date, the man asked her several normal get-to-know-you questions,…

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Nebraska Court Says Recent Ruling Regarding Blood Draws Is Not Retroactive

Charlotte DWI Lawyer Brad Smith answers the question: “If I simply intend to plead guilty, why do I need a lawyer?”   It’s been a few years now since the U.S. Supreme Court issued a landmark DUI decision in Birchfield v. North Dakota. That case represented a major development in…

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Utah Takes National Lead In Lowering BAC Limits

DWI in North Carolina Most Frequently Asked Questions FAQ   If you’re a regular drinker you might be familiar with your state’s blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limits. This number is quite important after all, as even a few percentage points can make the difference between being deemed a criminal or…

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Supreme Court Knocks Down Criminal Penalties For Implied Consent Violations

Charlotte DWI Lawyer Brad Smith answers callers’ questions during a 30 minute radio interview with the Legal Forum. Recorded in Charlotte, Mecklenburg County North Carolina.   The Supreme Court voted 7-1 to place limits on laws that make it a crime for drivers suspected of drunk driving to refuse to…

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Gaston County Judge: 0.07 Does Not Give Probable Cause for DWI

Charlotte DWI and Criminal Defense Attorney J. Bradley Smith of Arnold & Smith, PLLC answers the question “Are breath test results always accurate?”   Seven really was a Charlotte man’s lucky number this [week]—or rather, 0.07 was. The man was recently pulled over for driving 86 miles per hour in…

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Kansas Supreme Court Knocks Down DUI Law As Unconstitutional

J. Bradley Smith of Arnold & Smith, PLLC answers the question “What happens if I am convicted of a DUI or DWI in Charlotte North Carolina?”   The Kansas Supreme Court issued a decisive and important ruling late last month concerning the state’s implied consent law. Implied consent laws, for…

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Ignition Interlock Devices In North Carolina

Charlotte DWI Lawyer Brad Smith answers callers’ questions during a 30 minute radio interview with the Legal Forum. Recorded in Charlotte, Mecklenburg County North Carolina.   Most people have heard of ignition interlock devices before. People are vaguely familiar with the idea that a device is attached to your car…

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