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At Sandman, Finn & Fitzhugh, we work to obtain a “not guilty” verdict or get the case dismissed. However, in some situations, the nature of the evidence makes such results impossible to achieve. But, that doesn’t mean a positive result is out of reach.
In a previous post, we discussed some of the common mistakes people make in a drunk driving case. In much the same way, police officers commit many mistakes in this area as well. These procedural errors give a Raleigh DWI lawyer additional leverage in the case. So, if you are facing DWI charged, there is no reason to lose hope.
In terms of the overall legal environment, North Carolina is probably one of the most gun-friendly states in the nation. Nevertheless, there are certain rules that residents must obey to avoid criminal charges. NC Gun Laws North Carolina is a limited permitless state. Open carry is allowed without a permit, if the person can legally […]
North Carolina is one of 39 states which currently allow sobriety checkpoints. These checkpoints, which are also known as DWI checkpoints or roadblocks, enable law enforcement officers to stop motor vehicles at random to determine if their drivers are intoxicated.
Most people know that a DWI conviction affects employment opportunities. Such a conviction may also have a negative impact on education as well. DWI consequences may affect high schoolers attempting to enroll in college, as well as current college students.
In a June 2019 decision that profoundly affects Raleigh criminal defense lawyers, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that police officers cannot use cell phone locators to track suspects without first obtaining search warrants. In Carpenter v. United States, a sharply divided Court ruled in favor of Michigan resident Timothy Carpenter. To link Carpenter to a string of Radio Shack and T-Mobile robberies in Ohio and Michigan, law enforcement officers looked at 127 days of cell phone tracking data which pinpointed Carpenter’s location at almost 13,000 points.
When we meet with clients, at some point, they almost invariably ask if they should plead guilty to the pending DWI charges. These people are understandably worried because, in most cases, they had been drinking. And, police officers usually tell defendants they have more than enough evidence to convict them.
Drug possession is the most commonly-charged drug crime in North Carolina. Possession may be a misdemanor or a felony, largely depending on the amount and type of controlled substances involved. Moreover, aggressive prosecutors often use any shred of circumstantial evidence to enhance charges to distribution. The penalties are much higher in these cases.
In most cases, especially for first-time offenders, a DWI arrest is an overwhelming situation. The resulting stress, fear, and anger often cloud judgment, which may cause some common mistakes. A serious mistake early in the process may have significant ramifications and handicap your Raleigh DWI lawyer.