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DWI After Taking Prescription Drugs in North Carolina
According to the National Institutes of Health, about half of all Americans take prescription drugs. 85% of people over the age of 60...
Coastal South Law
Mar 22, 20242 min read
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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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Mar 11, 20222 min read
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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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Mar 4, 20222 min read
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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...
Coastal South Law
Feb 18, 20222 min read
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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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Jan 28, 20222 min read
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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...
Coastal South Law
Jan 21, 20222 min read
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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...
Coastal South Law
Dec 17, 20212 min read
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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...
Coastal South Law
Nov 12, 20212 min read
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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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Oct 29, 20212 min read
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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,...
Coastal South Law
Oct 22, 20212 min read
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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...
Coastal South Law
Oct 1, 20212 min read
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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...
Coastal South Law
Sep 24, 20212 min read
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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...
Coastal South Law
Sep 3, 20212 min read
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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...
Coastal South Law
Aug 27, 20213 min read
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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...
Coastal South Law
Aug 20, 20212 min read
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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...
Coastal South Law
Jun 11, 20212 min read
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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...
Coastal South Law
Jun 4, 20213 min read
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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...
Coastal South Law
May 14, 20212 min read
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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...
Coastal South Law
May 7, 20213 min read
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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...
Coastal South Law
Apr 9, 20212 min read
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