Monroe Criminal Defense Blog
How accurate is a blood alcohol detection test?
When drivers in North Carolina are pulled over on suspicion of drunk driving, they will likely be asked to take a number of tests. These tests may be used in court to help prove or disprove your sobriety. One of these tests may be a blood test, which involves getting...
The purpose of field sobriety tests
With the holiday season gearing up, a lot of emphasis is placed on drinking and driving. All around North Carolina and the rest of the country, law enforcement agencies will be setting up drunk driving checkpoints designed to identify potentially impaired drivers. The...
Understanding how alcohol gets on your breath
If you have been arrested and charged with driving while under the influence in Monroe, disputing the charges against you may seem like a futile pursuit. Many have come to us here at Huffman & Kendrick, PLLC with the assumption, as well as an accompanying...
Changing consent laws in North Carolina
According to a 2017 NPR article, North Carolina is the only state in America where no may not always mean no when it comes to consent. State law says that a woman may not legally withdraw consent after the sex act has begun if she consented in the beginning. This...
Roadside sobriety tests – An overview
Each day, numerous drivers across the state of North Carolina are stopped by law enforcement for suspected driving under the influence. In addition to talking to them, the authorities often ask people to perform a series of roadside sobriety tests to help assess...
How can doctor shopping get you in trouble?
With the current U.S. opioid crisis, there is a large-scale movement to prevent further addiction and help those already addicted to these drugs. Part of this movement is enacting drug laws in North Carolina that help limit a doctor's ability to prescribe opioid...
What is the death by distribution act?
The governor of North Carolina signed a bill into law back in July called the death by distribution act. Once the new law goes into effect on December 1st, you could face charges of second-degree murder if you were to sell a controlled substance to someone illegally...
Are parents under court jurisdiction?
In North Carolina, juvenile court handles crimes committed by children. When children commit crimes, their actions are delinquent acts. When a child acts inappropriately but does not commit a crime, then he or she is undisciplined. The courts can impose consequences...
What do you need to know about DUI laws in NC?
A DUI is a DUI is a DUI, right? Not necessarily. In fact, according to the North Carolina Department of Public Safety, North Carolina recognizes five levels of DUI and may categorize the offense in one of five ways. If you face DUI charges in NC, it would be in your...
What is the difference between burglary and breaking and entering?
While it is an obvious crime to enter the property of another person without permission in North Carolina, many people may wonder what crime it is exactly. Two specific crimes usually come up when there is an incident where someone enters someone else's property....
