What Is a SCRAM Bracelet?

Several states are taking a new step to prevent driving while intoxicated (DWI) – SCRAM bracelets. SCRAM stands for Secure Continuous Remote Alcohol Monitoring. Defendants wear SCRAM bracelets on their ankle, similar to a house arrest bracelet. They continuously...

What Is a Level 5 DWI in North Carolina?

A driving while impaired (DWI) charge in North Carolina can come after any driver operates a vehicle under the influence of a substance that compromises driving ability, such as drugs or alcohol. The most common reason for a DWI is a blood alcohol concentration (BAC)...

What Is the Difference Between DUI and DWI in North Carolina?

Some states use driving under the influence (DUI) to refer to the crime of drunk driving, while others use driving while impaired (DWI). Still others use both, but each refers to a different type of drunk driving crime. In North Carolina, the law does not...

What Is DWI Per Se?

The phrase DWI per se may come up in a drunk or drugged driving accident case in North Carolina. Per se means “by or in itself.” Something that is illegal per se means that because the defendant broke a law, this in and of itself is enough to prove the defendant is...

Can I Refuse a Breathalyzer Test in North Carolina?

Drunk driving is a serious offense and a risk to many drivers on the road. To discourage impaired driving, drunk driving is punishable by law. North Carolina law dictates that driving while impaired or driving with a blood alcohol content over 0.08% are both illegal...

Can I Get a Hardship License in North Carolina?

North Carolina has many unique rules, especially when it comes to traffic laws and citations. When you have a suspended license, it can seriously impact your ability to keep your job, make it to mandatory appointments, and otherwise make ends meet. Unless you live in...