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\"AreThe North Carolina Court of Appeals has weighed in, again, penning an opinion that will likely affect DUI Checkpoints in Charlotte NC.<\/p>\n

Judge Davis, joined by concurrence with Judges Calabria and Elmore, in\u00a0North Carolina v. Macdonald (also referred to as\u00a0State v. Macdonald<\/em><\/a>) has vacated<\/em> the ruling by Mecklenburg County Superior Court Judge Hugh Lewis and\u00a0remanded<\/em> the matter back to Mecklenburg Superior Court for further findings.<\/p>\n

Checkpoints involve more than just DWI charges. \u00a0Law enforcement may call them “Drunk Driving” checkpoints, license checks, safety stops, and even missing or “wanted person” checks.<\/p>\n

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The North Carolina Court of Appeals has weighed in, again, penning an opinion that will likely affect DUI Checkpoints in Charlotte NC. Judge Davis, joined by concurrence with Judges Calabria and Elmore, in\u00a0North Carolina v. Macdonald (also referred to as\u00a0State v. 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