Life in the Asheville area is much easier if you have a driver’s license. Still, your driving privileges are not a guarantee. If you commit certain driving infractions, you may face a driver’s license suspension. To keep track of your driving infractions, North...
Year: 2021
Must you answer a law enforcement officer’s questions?
If, like many people, you believe you have a legal obligation to answer any question a law enforcement officer asks you, think again. While you must identify yourself or produce identification when an officer requests you to, that is the extent of your legal...
What are the penalties for a first-time DWI in North Carolina?
During the last few weeks, many Asheville residents have celebrated the Christmas and New Year’s holidays. As part of that, they may have had a few festive drinks – maybe some spiced eggnog or hot buttered rum or mulled wine. If you were one of those who went to a...
The police have a new tool: Digital vehicle forensics
The police are using technology in ever-increasingly creative ways throughout their investigations. Now, an emerging science known as "digital vehicle forensics" is giving the authorities new ways to win convictions. What is digital vehicle forensics? Digital vehicle...