Are DUI Checkpoints Legal in 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...

North Carolina DWI Laws

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...

Defending DWI Charges – The Knoll Motion

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...

Defending DWI Charges – The Ferguson Motion

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...

Defending DWI Charges – The Absher Motion

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...

In Raleigh, North Carolina, when can the police search my car

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...