The holidays transform Wake County. Downtown Raleigh’s streets fill with celebrating crowds. Shopping centers from Crabtree Valley Mall to North Hills buzz with activity. Neighborhoods light up with family gatherings. Through a criminal defense attorney’s eyes, this festive season reveals patterns worth understanding – patterns that can help you avoid…
As a seasoned DUI defense attorney in Raleigh, North Carolina, John Fanney understands the severity of a DWI charge and the potential consequences that come with it. Hiring an experienced DWI attorney is crucial to protect your rights and defend your case if you or a loved one has been…
Should I talk to the police? If you are suspected of a crime, the police likely will want to question you. A police officer may try to get you to talk by telling you that it is in your best interest to cooperate and “answer some questions to clear things…
If you face DWI charges in Raleigh, you’re doing the right thing. Researching criminal defense lawyers and considering your legal options is a good idea. Clearly, the consequences of a conviction for driving while impaired can be a big deal. It’s more than just insurance points or even a license…
Ordinarily, driving while impaired in North Carolina is a misdemeanor offense. There are exceptions to the general rule, especially in instances where a fatality results from the DUI or when there are multiple prior convictions, resulting in an indictment for habitual DWI charges. Habitual driving while impaired is a felony…
Even after a “permanent revocation,” there are instances when administrative relief may be available through a process called a “conditional restoration” or “DMV restoration hearing.” DMV hearings carry consequences, both potentially good and bad. The inability to legally operate a motor vehicle can affect where you live, where you work,…
Driving under the influence is dangerous and illegal. And, if you’re caught you could face jail time and fines, not to mention humility. The best thing you can do to avoid a DUI is to hand over your keys or find a different mode of transportation if you’ve been drinking.…