Charlotte DWI Lawyer Brad Smith answers the question: “Can I represent myself on a traffic ticket?” If you received a traffic citation in Charlotte or elsewhere in North Carolina, you might wonder whether you should pay off the ticket or fight it in court. While many people think that…
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Things to Look Out for in a DWI Arrest
Charlotte DWI Lawyer Brad Smith answers the question: “What am I obligated to do if I’ve been pulled for Drinking and Driving?” In North Carolina, drivers can be charged with driving while impaired (DWI) if they are under the “influence of an impairing substance,” have a blood alcohol concentration…
Law Professor Discusses Concerns Related To Traffic Cameras
Charlotte DWI Lawyer Brad Smith answers the question: “Can I represent myself on a traffic ticket?” It’s something that’s become increasingly common in recent years, signs warning that drivers are under remote surveillance and can be fined for a variety of bad behaviors, including speeding or running red lights.…
Armed ≠ Dangerous for Stop and Frisk by Police, Judge Rules
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 federal appellate court with jurisdiction over North Carolina just ruled in a surprising decision that “armed” does not automatically mean “dangerous” within…