Articles Tagged with DWI Defense Strategies

August 13, 2025

Stress, Cortisol, and North Carolina DWI Charges

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 mobilizing glycogen stores.

During acute stress, elevated cortisol levels help ensure that your body has enough energy to manage the perceived threat.

November 14, 2024

Understanding Retrograde Extrapolation in DUI Cases

by Carolina Attorneys

Police and prosecutors in North Carolina regularly use breath or blood test results taken after someone has been driving to prove impairment. Questions can arise about the accuracy of the reported BAC if testing was delayed. Retrograde extrapolation attempts to estimate prior blood alcohol concentration by “back tracking,” using a combination of math and science.

Retrograde extrapolation rests on understanding the processes of how alcohol is absorbed and later eliminated by the human body – Bill Powers, DUI Defense Attorney in North Carolina

This post breaks down the basic science behind these calculations, examines how they work, and looks at what makes them both potentially reliable and questionable in different situations.