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If I Failed the DWI Breath Test, Am I Automatically Guilty?
Read moreAt trials and hearings, Wake County prosecutors use police Breathalyzer techs to authenticate the breath test results. These techs try to dazzle the jury with talk of fuel cells and electrochemical conversions. But these technicians never say that today’s Breathalyzer, with all its bells and whistles, is basically a miniaturized version of the 1950s Drunk-O-Meter.
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I Was Arrested for DWI. Do I Have to Tell My Boss?
Read moreAny arrest, especially for Driving While Intoxicated, has severe consequences. For example, North Carolina is an implied consent state. So, the DMV may suspend a drivers’ license in the event of an arrest, if the driver either fails a chemical test or refuses to provide a sample.
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Are Ignition Interlock Devices Mandatory in an NC DWI?
Read moreColloquially known as “blow and go,” an Ignition Interlock Device (IID) is a portable Breathalyzer which is attached to the vehicle’s ignition. Drivers must provide acceptable chemical samples to start the car or keep it running. A failure or refusal disables the ignition. These devices are mandatory after both DWI arrests and convictions, in some cases. Raleigh DWI attorneys usually cannot fight this particular requirement.
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Trey Fitzhugh & Bill Finn Placed Among the State’s Legal Elite
Read moreBusiness North Carolina magazine recently released its 2019 Legal Elite listing. Editors look at things like results obtained, community reputation, and peer recommendation to compile this list. So, it is a great honor for Bill Finn and Trey Fitzhugh to be listed among with their esteemed colleagues. Over the years, this list has developed into the standard against which all others are measured.
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Some Visual Evidence Officers Use to Spot Drunk Drivers
Read moreTo pull over motorists, officers must generally have reasonable suspicion of criminal activity. Essentially, this standard is an evidence-based hunch. In DWI situations, reasonable suspicion is a two-tier inquiry. First, officers must detect criminal activity with regard to vehicle operation. Second, officers must have evidence of substance use, so they can properly conduct DWI investigations.
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What You Need to Know About North Carolina Criminal Diversion Programs
Read moreAny felony or misdemeanor conviction could mean extended court supervision, high fines, and jail or prison time, even for defendants with no criminal record. Any criminal conviction has lasting consequences in terms of things like the ability to obtain student aid, the freedom to pursue certain careers, and even find a nice place to live. So, Raleigh criminal defense attorneys work very hard to avoid criminal convictions whenever possible.
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Sandman, Finn & Fitzhugh Launches Updated Firm Website
Read moreWhen we determined to reach more people, we naturally turned to our website. 90 percent of Americans regularly use the internet. So, we asked Thee Digital, a law firm web design and legal marketing agency, to create a new website which showcases our expertise as a leading law firm, highlights our experience and background in criminal law, is visible to people seeking legal representation, and offers a user-friendly interface for clients and visitors.
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Can You Get a DWI in a Self-Driving Vehicle?
Read moreIn several instances, police officers in North Carolina found intoxicated drivers asleep behind the wheel of moving, autonomous vehicles. In all these cases, law enforcement charged these motorists with driving under the influence. Today’s “self-driving” vehicles, like the Tesla, may seem like a free pass for a drunk driver. But, such vehicles are not entirely autonomous.
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Shoplifting During the Holidays
Read moreRegardless of faith, most people give gifts during the holidays. In 2013, Americans spent roughly $3 trillion on holiday gifts. Unfortunately, many people cannot afford gifts for their friends and loved ones. Due to personal embarrassment and the high expectations of the season, some of them turn to shoplifting.
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Should I Talk to a Raleigh Criminal Defense Lawyer Before I Pay a Traffic Ticket?
Read moreEspecially for people who live in large urban areas like Raleigh-Durham, traffic tickets are a fact of life. Officers hand out lots of traffic tickets, largely because they are a revenue source. As a result, traffic ticket fines and costs are a lot higher than they used to be. Additionally, too many traffic tickets could mean more than lots of fines. It could mean drivers’ license suspension as well.