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Charlotte Police Accumulate Ten DWI’s After Recent Checkpoint

Charlotte-Mecklenburg police recently set-up a checkpoint along the 6600 block of WT Harris Boulevard near Harris Center Drive in Blog-Handcuff and Jeansnortheast Charlotte.  The police were very productive in the amount of charges that were garnered as a result of the checkpoint with a staggering ten DWI’s in one night.  Other charges include twelve charges for people who were driving with their license revoked, seventeen for not carrying their operator’s license, two without insurance, three people for drug charges, and one was even found with a gun.  The total number of charges was an incredible seventy-two.

Courts within the State of North Carolina, as well as throughout the United States have found that it is in the public’s best interest to allow checkpoints to find intoxicated drivers as well as those committing various offenses.  However, there are some limitations with how officers may conduct themselves, and this can sometimes result in a dismissal or mitigation of a charge.

Therefore, if you have been charged with a DWI or another crime at a checkpoint, contact the law offices of Reeves, Aiken & Hightower, LLP at our Charlotte, North Carolina office.  For a confidential consultation, contact us at 704-499-9000, or toll-free at 877-374-5999.

Hyde County Man Charged with DWI While Driving a School Board Vehicle

A high school principal employed in Hyde County, North Carolina was arrested for DWI a few weeks ago after police were called to an Car Accident Attorneyaccident where his vehicle crashed into a utility pole.  This accident occurred at 12:45 p.m., and it is believed that the man drove into a curve in the road, over-corrected, and smashed into a utility pole.  Further, the vehicle belongs to the school system with whom he is employed.

When police arrived at the scene, it was reported that his blood alcohol concentration was over a .10.  Thereafter, the principal was placed on leave by the school board while school officials investigate the events surrounding the situation.

If you or a loved one has been charged with DWI or a DWI related charge, contact our Charlotte, North Carolina office for a confidential consultation.  You can reach us at 704-499-9000, or toll-free at 877-374-5999.  Also, if you have been charged with DUI in South Carolina, call our Baxter Village office located in Fort Mill, South Carolina at 803-548-4444.