On behalf of Dickerson Law Firm, P.A. | Nov 5, 2020 | Criminal Defense
While you cannot change what has happened in your past, you can work hard toward creating the best possible future. This can be difficult following an arrest for drug charges. However, it is important to remember that an arrest is not the end of your life. Instead,...
On behalf of Dickerson Law Firm, P.A. | Oct 9, 2020 | Criminal Defense
A driver’s blood alcohol content is usually a central factor in his or her drunk driving charge. North Carolina police officers also rely on other information when making DWI arrests. For example, field sobriety tests are fairly common during traffic stops for...
On behalf of Dickerson Law Firm, P.A. | Sep 2, 2020 | Criminal Defense
Police in North Carolina recently arrested a man who was allegedly operating an illegal marijuana growing operation. He is facing a number of criminal charges, including allegations of possessing drug paraphernalia, manufacturing marijuana, and manufacturing...
On behalf of Dickerson Law Firm, P.A. | Aug 27, 2020 | Criminal Defense
A police officer pulling you over can be more than an inconvenience. If an officer suspects that you have drugs in your vehicle, you could find yourself potentially facing a vehicle search and criminal charges if authorities find items that they consider contraband....
On behalf of Dickerson Law Firm, P.A. | Aug 18, 2020 | Criminal Defense
While a drunk driving charge does not necessarily hinge on a driver’s blood alcohol content, it does play a major role. BAC is generally measured in two different ways — by a Breathalyzer test or a blood draw. North Carolina drivers are expected to submit to...
On behalf of Dickerson Law Firm, P.A. | Aug 4, 2020 | Criminal Defense
A recent wrong-way accident ended with serious injuries and one arrest. North Carolina police say that the driver who was allegedly responsible for the wreck was driving while impaired at the time. He is currently facing a single DWI charge, although authorities plan...
On behalf of Dickerson Law Firm, P.A. | Jun 26, 2020 | Criminal Defense
Most drivers end up pulled over by police at some point in their lives. The issue may be something minor that an officer gives a warning for and then allows the driver to go on his or her way, or the situation could be ticket-worthy. In other instances, an officer may...
On behalf of Dickerson Law Firm, P.A. | Jun 18, 2020 | Criminal Defense
Following a single-vehicle accident, a North Carolina driver was charged with multiple criminal charges, including resisting a public officer. He is also accused of driving while impaired — DWI. However, because of injuries he suffered in the wreck, he was not...
On behalf of Dickerson Law Firm, P.A. | May 20, 2020 | Criminal Defense
Police officers cannot pull over drivers whenever they feel like it. Instead, they must have a reasonable suspicion to initiate a traffic stop, which can be things like speeding or weaving in and out of traffic. That apparently did not stop one officer from pulling...
On behalf of Dickerson Law Firm, P.A. | Apr 20, 2020 | Criminal Defense
North Carolina police recently arrested a man they say was involved in a shooting incident. He was booked into an area jail and is facing several different weapons charges, including discharging a firearm within city limits. A judge set his bond at $102,000 and he is...
