Eagle Springs Lake in Waukesha County is not a place you stumble upon. It sits tucked away, a spring-fed lake that has quietly carried on its rhythms for generations. For my family, the Powers name has been tied to this water for more than 100 years. That is not a…
In North Carolina, some people refer to the Alco Sensor FST as the “breathalyzer” or “PBT” (portable breath test). It is is a handheld breath alcohol screening device used by law enforcement on scene to confirm the consumption of alcohol. If you’ve been charged with driving while impaired, it’s a…
Cortisol, often referred to as the primary stress hormone, is produced by your adrenal glands in response to stressful situations, including anxiety-provoking encounters such as traffic stops, arrests, and DWI charges. Cortisol plays an important role in regulating energy by promoting gluconeogenesis, the production of glucose from non-carbohydrate sources, and…
You may not expect prescription medication to expose you to DUI charges. Yet in North Carolina, impairment rather than the legality of the substance or intent to break the law triggers criminal charges. If a prescribed medication impairs your ability to drive, you can be prosecuted under state law. That…
Can Ketogenic Fasting Affect Your DWI Charges in North Carolina? If you’re following ketogenic fasting, characterized by prolonged calorie and carbohydrate restriction, you may be unknowingly altering your body’s response to alcohol and potentially impacting DUI test results and associated criminal allegations of “drunk driving.” While ketogenic fasting triggers autophagy,…
DRE testimony has become a fixture in North Carolina’s most serious impaired driving cases, including felony death by vehicle and second-degree murder charges. The Court of Appeals’ July 2025 opinion in North Carolina v. Moore provides essential guidance for lawyers, judges, and anyone facing charges based on drug impairment evidence. Understanding…
North Carolina’s concealed carry law may be on the verge of a historic change. Presently, you must still have a valid permit to carry a concealed handgun. On July 29, 2025, the North Carolina Senate voted to override Governor Stein’s veto of Senate Bill 50, known as the “Freedom to…
I’d already had a rough day when I got the text from my wife sharing Fergie passed. “Dang,” was the only thing I could respond. I was without words. When someone from another generation passes away, particularly someone who was nothing less than a living legend and touchstone in the…
Intermittent fasting has gained popularity for a range of personal and medical reasons, from weight management and metabolic health to religious observance and athletic discipline. While it may offer certain physiological benefits, fasting also triggers changes in the body’s metabolic pathways that may complicate the interpretation of forensic alcohol testing…
One of the most common questions criminal defense lawyers hear is, “Why am I still being charged if the alleged victim wants to drop the charges?” It’s a fair question. If the person who called the police doesn’t want to go forward, why would the court system care? In North…