A traffic stop can be a moment filled with uncertainty. It’s natural to feel anxiety when you see flashing blue lights in your 
rearview mirror.
However, understanding your legal rights can transform this nerve-wracking experience.
Coupled with some advance preparation, such as having key documents readily available, you can confidently navigate the situation and ensure your rights are protected.
Under the rules of evidence in North Carolina, the Trier of Fact is responsible for listening to the testimony presented and deciding what
happened.
Determining the truth of a matter is essential to meting out justice.
One would be remiss in failing to acknowledge the import and impact of an independent trier of fact.
A DWI conviction in the United States, whether you call it a DUI vs DWI, can have adverse consequences in Canada. 
That may result in preventing access into Canada, as impaired driving may be deemed an offense against the Crown.
That’s a big deal if you’re standing in line at Passport Control, being told you’re being denied entry into the country and have to return to the United States.
Under North Carolina Law, and under limited circumstances, the Court may authorize a Pre-Trial Limited Driving Privilege during a period of suspension – Bill Powers
See Sample : Pre-Trial Limited Driving Privilege
We wish all our friends a safe, healthy, and happy holiday weekend. If you are planning on driving anywhere, heads up: North Carolina is in the middle of a statewide “Click-It-or-Ticket” campaign.
For the safety of you and your loved ones, please be careful this Memorial Day Holiday – Bill Powers
Alcohol breath odor is the most frequently cited observation by US police officers in alcohol related traffic offenses – Southern California Research Institute
There are few greater “truths of court” known and accepted within the legal system than:
A substantial amount, if not a majority, of poor decisions that lead to criminal charges are made during periods of impairment – Bill Powers
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