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Wrong-way driving accidents are among the most deadly that a driver can experience. When two cars are traveling toward each other at a...
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Nov 12, 20212 min read
What Evidence is There in DWI Cases?
You may be surprised to learn that failing a breathalyzer test is not the only way to be charged with driving under the influence. In...
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Coastal South Law
Oct 29, 20212 min read
Were You Arrested for DWI on Halloween?
Halloween is one of the most celebrated days of the year. It is fun to dress up, party, and go to haunted houses, but it is when you are...
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Coastal South Law
Oct 22, 20212 min read
Elements of a DWI Case
You may think that being convicted of DWI is as simple as simple as being pulled over and failing a field sobriety test, but in reality,...
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Coastal South Law
Oct 1, 20212 min read
How to Survive a DWI Charge
Being charged with a DWI can feel like the end of the world. It is hard not to think about the impact a DWI conviction would have on your...
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Coastal South Law
Sep 24, 20212 min read
Who Has the Burden of Proof in a DWI Case?
When you are charged with DWI in North Carolina, it is easy to feel like the writing is on the wall. In reality, there is still a lot...
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Coastal South Law
Sep 17, 20212 min read
Does My Weight Affect My BAC?
If you have been pulled over for DWI in North Carolina, you have likely been given a breathalyzer test that measures the percentage of...
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Coastal South Law
Sep 10, 20212 min read
What is “Appreciable Impairment?”
Usually, when we think of the rules for avoiding a DWI, we think about keeping our blood alcohol concentration (BAC) below .08. While...
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Coastal South Law
Sep 3, 20212 min read
Slammed With a Second DWI?
Being convicted of a DWI can really upend your life. In addition to bringing a lot of difficult issues to the surface, a DWI can also...
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Coastal South Law
Aug 27, 20213 min read
Will a DWI Ruin My Legal Career Prospects?
There is no arguing that a DWI conviction can be life-altering. Being convicted of a DWI can impact everything from your housing options...
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Coastal South Law
Aug 20, 20212 min read
Why Field Sobriety Tests are Not That Reliable
If you have been charged with DWI in North Carolina, you may feel like your fate has been sealed. DWI is a serious charge, particularly...
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Coastal South Law
Jun 11, 20212 min read
A Guide to Jury Selection for North Carolina DWI Trials
If you have been charged with DWI or another criminal offense in North Carolina, you may be feeling overwhelmed and confused about how...
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Coastal South Law
Jun 4, 20213 min read
Can I be Charged with DUI/DWI if My BAC was Below the Legal Limit?
Being charged with a DUI can be a life-altering and terrifying experience that many people go out of their way to try and avoid. Most...
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Coastal South Law
May 14, 20212 min read
Help, I Have Been Charged with Underage DWI in North Carolina!
If you are under 21 and have been convicted of DWI in North Carolina, you are likely feeling scared and overwhelmed about what comes next...
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Coastal South Law
May 7, 20213 min read
Can I Get a DUI for Sleeping in My Car?
Many people believe they can avoid a DUI by sleeping off a few drinks in their car instead of driving intoxicated, and while that choice...
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Coastal South Law
Apr 9, 20212 min read
Can a DWI Cost Me My Nursing License?
First off, you may be wondering, what’s the difference between a DUI and DWI? You have likely heard them used interchangeably. Before...
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Coastal South Law
Apr 2, 20213 min read
North Carolina Jury Convicts Bolivia Man of Habitual DWI
In one of the first jury trials held following the long hiatus on in-person trials due to COVID-19 protocols, a Brunswick County jury...
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Mar 5, 20212 min read
Can I Refuse a Breathalyzer Test in North Carolina?
Getting pulled over on suspicion of driving while under the influence can be an overwhelming and terrifying experience. Many people panic...
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Coastal South Law
Feb 5, 20212 min read
Charged with DWI in North Carolina?
If you have been charged with DWI in North Carolina, you may be feeling stressed and even overwhelmed trying to figure out what comes...
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Coastal South Law
Nov 6, 20203 min read
Important DWI Considerations in North Carolina, Part Two
Last week, we began discussing several nuanced areas of the law surrounding Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) charges and convictions. We...
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