by MC Law | Oct 16, 2017 | Criminal Defense, DWI, Personal Injury, Traffic Law
Throughout all of North Carolina, it is illegal to drive a vehicle while under the influence of any impairing substances. These substances include: alcohol, illegal drugs, prescription medication, and marijuana. Many states in the USA are passing laws that legalize...
by MC Law | Jul 14, 2017 | Criminal Defense, DWI, Featured
It’s 1964, a short, amusing, and fun black-and-white public information film flickers on to television screens across Britain living rooms with a novel message: “Don’t ask a man to drink and drive.” While no one has recognized it, this is a major turning point –...
by MC Law | May 1, 2017 | Criminal Defense, Featured
Here in Chapel Hill, NC first time offenders make up a large portion of criminal arrests. These first offenses are usually misdemeanor drug or alcohol charges but can also be more serious felonies. Hopefully you never see yourself in this situation – facing...
by MC Law | Nov 7, 2016 | Criminal Defense, DWI, Featured
A question that always seems to pop up here at our office in Chapel Hill, NC is what’s the difference between a DUI and DWI? The short answer is, it depends on your state but here in North Carolina they are the same offense and the legal system in NC uses DWI as the...