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How Long a DWI Stays on Your NC Driving Record
Read moreNorth Carolina: How Long It Stays on Your Record If you’ve been charged with driving while impaired, one question tends to rise above everything else: How long is this going to follow me? In North Carolina, a DWI doesn’t quietly disappear from your driving record after a few years. It stays on your record—and often […]
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Edible Marijuana Laws in North Carolina
Read moreThe Raleigh marijuana lawyers from Sandman, Finn & Fitzhugh explain how marijuana laws in North Carolina apply to edibles, why these cases escalate so fast, and what you should know if you’re facing charges.
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What to Do at a Raleigh DWI Checkpoint
Read morePolice officers often set up DWI roadblocks this time of year, as Labor Day Weekend is considered a high drinking-and-driving holiday. If you have encountered, or anticipate encountering, a DWI checkpoint in North Carolina, you may be curious about your rights at sobriety roadblocks.
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Sandman, Finn & Fitzhugh Awarded Top 10 Criminal Defense Law Firm
Read moreBest of the Best Attorneys Awards Sandman, Finn & Fitzhugh Top 10 Criminal Defense Law Firm Best of the Best Attorneys awards Raleigh-baed Sandman, Finn & Fitzhugh Top 10 Criminal Defense Law Firms. Best of the Best Attorneys is a national rating organization that honors exceptional legal professionals in their field of criminal defense work. […]
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American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys Names Sandman, Finn, and Fitzhugh a 10 Best Law Firm
Read moreSandman, Finn & Fitzhugh is proud to announce that they have been awarded as a “10 Best Law Firm” by the American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys (AICLA). The AICLA recognizes top legal professionals based on client satisfaction and individual excellence in criminal defense. This distinction honors firms that demonstrate exceptional legal expertise, client service, […]
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What Happens When You Receive an FTA (Failure to Appear) for Traffic Tickets?
Read moreMissed your traffic ticket hearing? Find out what happens when you receive a “failure to appear.”
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Can I Record Interactions with Police in North Carolina?
Read moreIf you are pulled over or stopped by police, can you record your interaction? We’re sharing what you need to know about your rights.
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Step-by-Step Guide to Federal Court Procedures
Read moreContact the attorneys at Sandman, Finn & Fitzhugh for a FREE CONSULTATION on federal charges in Raleigh and the Eastern District of North Carolina. A Comprehensive Guide to the Legal Process in Federal Court If you have received a target letter and you are facing an investigation for a federal crime or if you have […]
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Employment Consequences of a DWI Conviction
Read moreNorth Carolina has some of the toughest DWI laws in the country. So, in Wake County, the consequences for a DWI conviction do not end in courts of law. They can also negatively impact current and future employment opportunities. Whether you are currently looking for work or already have a job, a criminal record is often detrimental in many more ways than one.
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Implied Consent in North Carolina
Read moreIn North Carolina, individuals who have been arrested for driving while intoxicated (DWI), must submit to the state’s “implied consent” law, which essentially means that if an officer has reason to believe someone was driving while intoxicated, it is implied that person consents to taking a chemical test through a blood test or a breathalyzer for the purpose of determining blood alcohol content (BAC). These tests must be administered at a relevant time, though the time is not specifically defined.