For Military Personnel
The decision to drive while intoxicated can carry significant consequences regardless of where the offense occurred. However, if a member of the military is pulled over on base, such as Fort Bragg, they will not only face immediate military administrative sanctions...
A service member gets into a fight after drinking; another is pulled over for driving under the influence. Both incidents involve alcohol, but only one is a DUI. The military handles these offenses differently. Knowing how they’re classified under military law helps...
One accusation can change everything. You might lose access to your home, face command restrictions or get pulled into two investigations—one military, one civilian. Your career and standing in the military could shift overnight. Understanding the process early helps...
If the police have reasonable suspicion that you have committed a crime, they may investigate the case before obtaining an arrest warrant against you. Because you are just under investigation does not mean that you do not need the help of experienced attorney. Some...
Many people think that all drunk driving charges will be heard in a state court, and that is where most drunk driving cases are resolved. However, when a person is stopped for drunk driving on federal property, such as Fort Bragg, those cases go through the federal...
The feeling of spotting those police lights flashing through your rear-view mirror can be unsettling, to say the least. However, what follows next can be life-altering in a number of ways. If the officer discloses that they are pulling you over for a drunk driving...
If you are arrested and convicted of a crime at any point in your life, you will have a criminal record. It’s estimated that one in three or over 70 million Americans has a criminal record, which can impact their lives in many ways. An option for some people with a...
If a North Carolina court convicts you of driving while intoxicated, you could face a range of penalties depending on the specific circumstances of your arrest. First, the state’s Department of Motor Vehicles could suspend your license: You will lose it for a year on...
There are many factors that play a role in a drunk driving case. One of these is the reason for the traffic stop. In order to legally stop a vehicle, police officers need to have at least reasonable suspicion that a crime is occurring. The standard of reasonable...
You know that it's illegal to break the speed limit. While it's true that most people will break it by a few miles per hour fairly often, they're technically violating the traffic laws and could be pulled over. One thing that people often say, however, is that the...