Students at three different North Carolina universities have been arrested following a two-year investigation. Authorities believe that 21 people were involved in a drug ring that stretched across the three campuses. Drug charges like these are quite serious and can...
Criminal Defense
Has an officer accused you of reckless driving?
Getting behind the wheel of your vehicle may be a favorite pastime of yours. You may have always had an interest in vehicles, and you could not wait to get your North Carolina driver’s license as a teen. Though you consider yourself a good driver and know how to...
Facing your drug charges in North Carolina
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,...
The role of field sobriety tests in DWI charges
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...
Man facing criminal charges for grow operation
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...
Did a drug dog alert lead to you facing criminal charges?
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....
The role of blood alcohol content in DWI charges
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 testing...
Driver charged with DWI in wrong-way crash
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...
Remember your right to refuse a vehicle search
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...
North Carolina driver arrested for DWI
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...

