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September 15, 2024

Practical Applications of SFSTs and Challenges of Sobriety Tests in DUI Charges in North Carolina

The San Diego Study, conducted in 1998, has left an indelible mark on the landscape of DUI charges in North Carolina and prosecution across the United States. Its findings on the accuracy of Standardized Field Sobriety Tests (SFSTs) have influenced police training, informed courtroom strategies, and shaped public policy.

However, as with any influential study, its journey from academic research to practical application has been marked by both triumphs and challenges.

In our previous explorations, we delved into the statistical framework that underpins the San Diego Study, unpacking its methodology and key findings. We examined the nuances of its reported accuracy rates and discussed the implications of concepts like margin of error and false positives.

June 18, 2021

Can I get my DWI charges reduced?

by Carolina Attorneys

Whether you call it DUI or DWI or even drunk driving, a conviction for impaired driving in North Carolina carries consequences. It’s normal for people to ask, “Can I get my DWI charges reduced or amended to something like reckless driving?”

If you have questions about a pending charge or are dealing with the fallout of a conviction and have issues with your driver’s license and NCDMV problems, call us.

Facing criminal charges alone, whether it’s for a serious felony or even a minor speeding ticket can be tough. That’s especially true if you have little experience with the court system and don’t how things work.

March 3, 2015

DUI Checkpoints in Charlotte NC

by Carolina Attorneys

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 Court Judge Hugh Lewis and remanded the matter back to Mecklenburg Superior Court for further findings.

Checkpoints involve more than just DWI charges. Law enforcement may call them “Drunk Driving” checkpoints, license checks, safety stops, and even missing or “wanted person” checks.