Monroe Criminal Defense Blog

You may have a hard time finding a new job or housing for you and your family as a result of a criminal record that you received in the past. As a result, you may need to find a way to wipe that criminal record clean. There are a few things that come along with...

If you are charged with a DWI that registers a 0.8 or above blood alcohol concentration on the intoxilyzer at the station by breath or if you refuse to perform the breathalyzer, your license is going to be immediately revoked for a 30-day period. This is a 30-day...

Before you go out and celebrate this weekend, did you know you can still be charged with DWI even if you are a passenger? In North Carolina, you can. According to UNC School of Government, the charge is called the aid and abet DWI.  Essentially, the law claims that...

Facing any criminal charge for the first time may be a daunting experience. However, the court often understands that many first-time charges come from making one bad decision. In the case of a drug charge, a judge often understands that there may be an underlying...

There are likely many adults in Monroe who look back on the days of their youth and wonder, given the benefit of maturity and hindsight, if they might not have done some things differently. A common opinion is that kids will be kids, and that their inexperience might...

As a young person not yet 21, you may not always consider the consequences of a decision you make, such as the choice to drink and drive. A DWI mark on your driving record can cause problems for you well into the future. Here are four examples of issues you will want...

For a parent, a child being charged with a drug-related offense may be one of their worst nightmares. Sometimes, parents become very upset with their teens when they are accused of committing an offense that involves drugs, from possession to distribution. However, it...

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...

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...

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...