The North Carolina Court of Appeals has weighed in, again, penning an opinion that will likely affect DUI Checkpoints in Charlotte NC. Judge Davis, joined by concurrence with Judges Calabria and Elmore, in North Carolina v. Macdonald (also referred to as State v. Macdonald) has vacated the ruling by Mecklenburg County Superior…
Hello, my name is Ashley Stapleton. I’m an associate attorney with Powers Law Firm PA at the Cabarrus County office in Concord, North Carolina. The first time I can remember becoming interested in the law is when I participated in a youth court program in Syracuse, New York during high…
Modified Transcript of “Required to Talk To Police” for the Hearing Impaired: We have handled very serious cases in North Carolina for quite some time. We may get a call during an active investigation, in a panic, from somebody wondering and asking, “Should I talk to the police?” They want…
Modified Transcript of “Can you be convicted of dui without alcohol in your system in north carolina” for the Hearing Impaired: So often times, when we think about the culture of driving while impaired, in other states driving under the influence or driving while intoxicated, it always has this connotation…
Fake ID Bad IDea Everyone knows using a “Fake ID” is illegal; but, what really are the consequences? While it may seem innocuous enough, there can be long-term consequences from a conviction. High School and College kids may think it’s no big deal. Many parents don’t take it…
After a snow day, How Are Criminal Court Dates Reset in Charlotte, NC? Frankly, it’s a bit complicated. That’s because there are some statutory and constitutional protections afforded to people, especially those whom may be in jail, in the timely setting of important hearings. The Courts follow certain mandates established…
Modified Transcript of “DWI Other Than Alcohol” for the Hearing Impaired: If you are behind the wheel, if something is negatively affecting your ability to operate a motor vehicle, that could make you liable for driving while impaired. Chris McCartan discusses Impairment and DWI with substances other than alcohol in…
Governor Pat McCrory issues a “State of Emergency” in anticipation of heavy snow fall. While it doesn’t happen often, it’s not unheard of. Indeed, many people likely don’t understand what a State of Emergency is. Interestingly, sometimes the Governor’s directives are ignored. . .and what may REALLY surprise people is…
11 arrested in Charlotte DWI Checkpoint 022315 LEGAL REFERENCE MATERIALS – Tracking Checkpoint Locations 2015 Charlotte-Metro Region – Charlotte DWI Checkpoint 022315 at 5th Street and N. Caldwell Street resulted in 11 motorists being arrested for Driving While Impaired. Time of operation: 11 p.m. until 3 a.m. METRICS – Charlotte-Mecklenburg police report…
DWI Checkpoints must be fairly and evenly enforced. Bill Powers See Related for Charlotte DWI DUI Checkpoints: NCGS 20-16.3 CHECKPOINTS Charlotte DWI DUI Checkpoints are authorized by the North Carolina General Assembly in N.C.G.S. § 20-16.3A. When considering the constitutionality of a checkpoint, a trial court must first “examine the available…