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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.
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Probable Cause to Arrest DWI
“Probable cause for an arrest has been defined to be a reasonable ground of suspicion supported by circumstances sufficiently strong in themselves to warrant a cautious man in believing the accused to be guilty…. To establish probable cause the evidence need not amount to proof of guilt, or even to prima facie evidence of guilt, but it must be such as would actuate a reasonable man acting in good faith.” 5 Am.Jur.2d, Arrest § 44 (1962); State v. Harris, 279 N.C. 307, 182 S.E.2d 364 (1971).
Probable Cause Hearings in North Carolina
Modified Transcript of “Probable Cause to Arrest DWI” for Hearing Impaired:
DWI Burdens of Proof
North Carolina Rules of Evidence
Modified Transcript of “DWI Burdens of Proof” for Hearing Impaired:
The third burden of proof that the state has to satisfy when we’re speaking about a prosecution for DWI, I’m just going to refer to as criminal procedure at large. When we’re talking about reasonable suspicion, typically we’re talking about the stop. When we’re talking about probable cause, we’re typically just talking about the arrest. Criminal procedure at large we’re talking about the process as a whole, but not from a factual end necessarily, but from a procedural one.
Charlotte Experienced Legal Counsel
Modified Transcript of “Charlotte Experienced Legal Counsel” for the Hearing Impaired:
How do I understand how to represent a serious felony? The simple answer is hard knocks, it’s life.
It’s being in the trenches and fighting for someone’s life and their livelihood and their family and their well being. There is no substitute for experience in a court room, and you can learn all the law and you can read all the cases and you can spend a lot of time looking over Discovery, and to me frankly that’s the beginning of point.
Reasonable Doubt in Charlotte
Reasonable Doubt A reasonable doubt is a doubt based on reason and common sense arising out of some or all of the evidence that has been presented, or lack or insufficiency of the evidence as the case may be. Proof beyond a reasonable doubt is proof that fully satisfies or entirely convinces you of the defendant’s guilt.
Legal Reference Materials: NC Judicial College Jury Instructions Notebook Materials
Modified Transcript of “Reasonable Doubt in Charlotte” for the Hearing Impaired:
Charlotte Mecklenburg Court Holidays
Charlotte Mecklenburg Court Holidays are as follows:
- January 1, 2015 – New Years – Thursday
- January 19, 2015 – MLK – Monday
Can An Attorney Represent Two People
Modified Transcript of “Can An Attorney Represent Two People” for the Hearing Impaired:
**Applies to both civil and criminal matters.
Telling Truth To Lawyer
Modified Transcript of “Telling Truth To Lawyer” for Hearing Impaired:
In criminal cases, whether it’s a DUI or a misdemeanor, even a felony – heck, even traffic tickets – it’s not unusual to have a client later fess up when they’re talking to us in the office and say “I didn’t tell the truth to the officer.” Now, that’s not unusual. People get nervous. They don’t always answer the right way.
No Money For Attorney: Your Guide to Court-Appointed Counsel in NC
Finding yourself on the wrong side of the law can be a frightening experience. Court proceedings, legal jargon, and potential penalties can all feel overwhelming. One of the first questions that likely comes to mind is: “Can I get a public defender or court-appointed lawyer?
This blog post will clear up some of the things you need to know about court-appointed attorneys in North Carolina, including eligibility requirements, the appointment process, and the potential costs involved.
Criminal Charges in NC: Eligibility for Court-Appointed Attorney
HOW TO RETAIN A LAWYER
Modified Transcript of “How To Retain A Lawyer” for Hearing Impaired:
Retaining an attorney should take more than a two minute conversation on the phone.