Articles

DWI Arrest Calls for Early Work by Counsel

By Bill Powers
in 2008 Law Journal

“Sorry, boss, I can’t drive today. I got a DWI.” Even for the most level-headed manager, that bad news can cripple an otherwise profitable,efficient operation. Difficult questions come to mind: Do I need to fire my best producer? What about letting him use the company car? Will he be able to travel to Phoenix next week for that big sales meeting? What are the implications to the business? Should the insurance carrier be advised? Read more...

Superior Court declares revised DWI laws "unconstitutional"

By Guy Loranger
Staff Writer - NC Lawyers Weekly

February 4, 2008

A Mecklenburg County Superior Court judge has ruled that the legislature went too far in its overhaul of the state's DWI laws when it gave prosecutors the right to immediately appeal district court rulings in DWI cases. Read more...

DWI law tougher, so defense lawyers roll with changes

By Guy Loranger
Staff Writer - NC Lawyers Weekly

May 21, 2007

Defense attorneys are adjusting to the challenges that have cropped up since the state's tougher, politically popular DWI law went into effect nearly six months ago. Read more...