Charlotte Criminal Lawyer Brad Smith answers the question: “What happens if I am convicted of a DUI or DWI in Charlotte North Carolina?” DWI, driving while impaired, is a serious charge. When a driver is stopped for DWI, they can expect to perform some roadside field sobriety tests and…
Charlotte DWI Lawyer Brad Smith answers the question: “How can an attorney help me with my DWI?” It can happen to almost anyone. You are on your way home when you are stopped by police. A typical traffic stop can turn into DWI charges rather quickly. Suddenly, you find…
Charlotte DWI Lawyer Brad Smith answers the question: “Do I have to perform the field sobriety tests when I’m pulled over for DWI in NC?” You are driving down the road and suddenly, you see police activity ahead — a sure sign of a DWI checkpoint. You may feel…
Charlotte DWI Lawyer Brad Smith answers the question: “Is there more than one way for police to charge a person with DWI?” The summer months are upon us, and more people are beginning to enjoy boating with friends and family. As the popularity of this recreational activity continues to…
Charlotte DWI Lawyer Brad Smith answers the question: “Is there more than one way for police to charge a person with DWI?” Some people assume that you can be charged with driving while intoxicated (DWI) only when you are impaired by alcohol. In reality, however, you can be arrested…
Charlotte DWI Lawyer Brad Smith answers the question: “How can an attorney help me with my DWI?” Given the negative consequences and social stigma associated with a driving while impaired charge in North Carolina, many people who have been arrested for DWI wonder, “How can I get my DWI…
Charlotte DWI Lawyer Brad Smith answers the question: “Is there more than one way for police to charge a person with DWI?” Many North Carolinians mistakenly believe that they cannot be charged with driving while impaired, also known as DWI, if they are not actually driving a vehicle. But…
Charlotte DWI Lawyer Brad Smith answers the question: “Are breath test results always accurate?” If you were pulled over during a DUI stop anywhere between Thanksgiving and the end of New Year’s weekend, and police officers suspect that you are intoxicated, it can be quite difficult to prove them…
Charlotte Criminal Lawyer Brad Smith answers the question: “Why is it important to hire a DWI lawyer quickly after being charged with a DWI?” Drinking and driving is a serious offense in North Carolina. As such, a conviction of driving while impaired (DWI) can result in serious consequences. Common…
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…