How Does a DUI Plea Deal Affect the Driver?
Getting a DUI is one of the worst things that can happen to a driver. This is because, with a DUI conviction, an individual may lose...
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Coastal South Law
- Apr 22
- 2 min
What to Do if You are Arrested for DUI in North Carolina
If you are arrested for driving under the influence (DUI), you will likely be asked to take a Breathalyzer test. If your blood alcohol...
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Coastal South Law
- Mar 11
- 2 min
DWIs in North Carolina
If you have been charged with a DWI in North Carolina, you may be feeling overwhelmed. You are likely being inundated with advice from...
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Coastal South Law
- Mar 4
- 2 min
Did You Get a St. Patrick’s Day DWI in North Carolina?
Many people look forward to celebrating St. Patrick’s Day with green beers and pints of Guinness, however, nothing ruins a holiday faster...
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Coastal South Law
- Feb 18
- 2 min
Can a North Carolina Felony DWI be Reduced to a Misdemeanor?
If you have been arrested for DWI in North Carolina, you may feel like your fate is sealed. That feeling is understandable given that...
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Coastal South Law
- Feb 11
- 2 min
Can I Get a DWI for Prescription Medication?
If you are a North Carolina driver, it is important to be aware of the laws this state has for driving impaired and under the influence....
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Coastal South Law
- Jan 28
- 2 min
Can I Get a DWI for Riding an Electric Scooter in North Carolina?
Bird scooters, and other kinds of easy-to-rent electric scooters can be seen popping up all over North Carolina, particularly in college...
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Coastal South Law
- Jan 21
- 2 min
40% of All Fatal Car Accidents Involve DWI
DWIs are a pervasive issue, both inside and outside of North Carolina. The occurrence of DWIs has increased dramatically over the past...
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Coastal South Law
- Jan 7
- 2 min
Have You Gotten a Motorcycle DWI in North Carolina?
North Carolina is a wonderful place for motorcycle enthusiasts, with long stretches of highway and a relatively temperate climate....
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Coastal South Law
- Dec 17, 2021
- 2 min
Can I Get My North Carolina DWI Dismissed if I Have No Priors?
DWI charges in North Carolina are not to be taken lightly. Some people may mistakenly believe that they do not need to retain legal help...
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Coastal South Law
- Nov 19, 2021
- 2 min
Alcohol Causing Sharp Increase in Wrong-Way Accidents
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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Coastal South Law
- Nov 12, 2021
- 2 min
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, 2021
- 2 min
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, 2021
- 2 min
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, 2021
- 2 min
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, 2021
- 2 min
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, 2021
- 2 min
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, 2021
- 2 min
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, 2021
- 2 min
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, 2021
- 3 min
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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