Chad Garrett speaks at NC Bar

In Criminal, Traffic by GWAO

Greensboro Attorney The North Carolina Bar Association launches their new website September 30th, www.ncbar.org. This long awaited update will enhance both Attorney resources and provide an easier to use, friendly …

Driving Privileges

In Criminal, Traffic by GWAO

Non-impaired driving based limited driving privileges are a complex but wonderful addition to North Carolina’s statutory authority. This statute, N.C.G.S. 20-20.1, requires close reading, and is failrly complex. Essentially, these …

Any Color Flashing Lights – Move Over!

In Criminal, Traffic by GWAO

N.C.G.S. 20-157(f), or as its commonly called, the “move over law,” was expanded to include any public service vehicle or utility vehicle, with “amber colored flashing lights.” So in addition …

New Charges Will Double A Bond

In Criminal, Traffic by GWAO

A troubling trend has emerged with the increased influence of bondsmen on our legislature. The modified N.C.G.S. 15A-535 is a dangerous new authority.  If a person is on pre-trial release …

The Cost of a DWI

In Criminal, Traffic by GWAO

Recent news articles published across the state, written by Shea Denning and originating on a blog from the North Carolina Institute of Government, estimates the costs of a first time …