by Scharff Law Firm Staff | Jun 27, 2022 | DWI
Whether you’re a resident of NC or just visiting, you need to know exactly what’s allowed when it comes to alcoholic beverages in open containers and vehicles. The law states that it is illegal to transport an open container in NC in a car’s passenger...
by Scharff Law Firm Staff | Apr 5, 2022 | Drug Charges, DWI
Whippets are an inhalant drug that many people don’t know about. Young people often use whippets drugs recreationally in addition to other inhalant drugs. Let’s look at inhalant drugs and whether whippet drugs specifically are illegal in NC. We will also discuss...
by Scharff Law Firm Staff | Jan 15, 2022 | DWI
Did you know you can face DWI charges without even driving? The crime, “aiding and abetting DWI,” can be every bit as serious as DWI charges and has caused 2,000 in the state of North Carolina to face arrest and jail time in one year alone. Aiding and abetting DWI...
by Scharff Law Firm Staff | Sep 20, 2021 | DWI
Many prescription and over-the-counter medications can affect your reaction times, ability to think straight, and awareness. Their effects on your body may also come with altered consciousness and inability to concentrate, which can unintentionally affect your care in...
by Scharff Law Firm Staff | Aug 24, 2021 | DWI
If you’ve ever had a drink or two and gotten behind the wheel of a car hoping for the best, you may want to understand how law enforcement measures your blood alcohol level (BAC). Your blood alcohol level determines how much your drinking is likely affecting your...
by Scharff Law Firm Staff | Aug 20, 2021 | DWI
In North Carolina, if an officer has reasonable suspicion that you are driving while impaired, they can conduct further investigation to determine if there is probable cause to arrest you for a DWI even without a warrant. Often they may pull you over for a minor...