by Scharff Law Firm Staff | Apr 16, 2018 | Criminal Defense, DWI, North Carolina
DUI checkpoints, though usually only a minor inconvenience, can be serious if you are driving under the influence. It could cost you thousands of dollars in legal fees, time in jail, and possibly your job. The attorneys at the Scharff Law Firm have over 20 years...
by Scharff Law Firm Staff | Feb 12, 2018 | Criminal Defense, DWI, North Carolina
Operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol is illegal in every state, though the definition and accompanying penalties may vary slightly. In North Carolina, drunk driving is called “driving while impaired” (DWI). This is a serious crime that can result in many...
by Scharff Law Firm Staff | Jul 19, 2014 | DWI, Uncategorized
There are a variety of ways to defend against a DWI charge in North Carolina. Don’t let anyone tell you that the number you blow on the police machine at the station is the end of the issue. You can attack/challenge the stop of your vehicle, the arrest, the post...
by Scharff Law Firm Staff | Jul 17, 2014 | DWI, Uncategorized
There are a variety of ways to defend against a DWI charge in North Carolina. Don’t let anyone tell you that the number you blow on the police machine at the station is the end of the issue. You can attack/challenge the stop of your vehicle, the arrest, the post...
by Scharff Law Firm Staff | Jul 15, 2014 | DWI, Uncategorized
There are a variety of ways to defend against a DWI charge in North Carolina. Don’t let anyone tell you that the number you blow on the police machine at the station is the end of the issue. You can attack/challenge the stop of your vehicle, the arrest, the post...
by Scharff Law Firm Staff | Mar 17, 2014 | DWI, Uncategorized
In Raleigh, North Carolina, the police typically need a warrant to either search you or your property. During a traffic stop, the police only need probable cause to search your car legally. Probable cause means the police have facts or evidence to believe you’re...