This interesting piece of news points out the issues in some jail and prison systems in the United States. When they're not up to standards, it's truly not fair to keep people confined there for long sentences. A North Carolina man described his time in an...
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What are the Blue Ridge Parkway alcohol rules?
The alcohol rules on the Blue Ridge Parkway start the same as they are anywhere else in North Carolina. The blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit is .08. Driving while impaired is illegal. Drivers must follow the speed limit, which maxes out at 45 mph on the...
Operation Safe Streets targets drunk drivers before they drive
Police in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, have been running Operation Safe Streets as a way to combat drunk driving. Ideally, though, it won't even lead to any arrests. Instead, police look to preempt drunk driving. They go to places where people who are...
Can police check the contents of your water bottle?
People have often tried to hide drugs and alcohol in water bottles. Even if they'r legal items, they may not be permitted in certain places. For instance, a 21-year-old college student could try to sneak a drink into a football game on a dry campus. So, if you're...
Can you challenge DWI/DUI evidence against you?
If you're facing North Carolina DWI/DUI charges, you're likely anxious. Drunk driving convictions come with a host of both short-term and long-lasting consequences, including: Loss of your driving privileges The possible need for an expensive ignition interlock device...
School superintendent gets DWI conviction
A school superintendent in North Carolina was arrested and charged with a DWI, and he was recently convicted on those charges. He used to work for the Madison County Schools. After he was arrested back at the end of February, he stepped away from his position. It's...
Why you must take drunk driving charges seriously
When people head to area bars and restaurants with friends, family or co-workers to grab a bite to eat and converse, chances are good that a round of drinks will be ordered. While there is certainly nothing wrong with this, what happens when a person has just one...