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…
Field sobriety tests (FSTs) and Standardized Field Sobriety Tests (SFSTs) are common tools law enforcement officers use to determine if a driver is driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol. These tests are designed to measure a driver’s physical and cognitive abilities, and assess their level of impairment. If…
When you are pulled over by a police officer, there’s a good chance they’re going ask for your driver’s license and registration. While that may be standard operating procedure for many police officers in Raleigh, are you required to comply? Are you required to provide identification? Does include handing over…
Thanks to all of our wonderful clients, it has been a great year at Fanney Law Firm. We’ve enjoyed serving as your lawyer! Our law firm and supporting legal staff help people through some of the most difficult times in their lives, and we are grateful that you have put…
If you’ve been accused of drunk driving, the most important thing you can do is to STOP TALKING. Politely decline to answer questions and do not agree to submit to field sobriety tests. This includes answering any questions they have about your drinking or driving, where you were coming from,…
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’re a parent with kids heading to college, one of the biggest concerns you may have is making sure your kids are protected. This includes ensuring they have everything they need when they go to college – including insurance. If your child is heading off to college soon, it’s…
If you have been charged with assault, we think it’s a good idea to seek legal counsel right away. Assault is a serious crime that can carry substantial penalties and long-term consequences. But what is considered assault in North Carolina? Are fights considered an assault? What is an affray? How…
If you have been arrested for driving while impaired (DWI) in Raleigh, it is important to know your rights and what steps you need to take next. The first step is usually hiring an experienced DUI lawyer. But when is the right time to do that? In this blog post,…
Breath Testing in NC – Should you blow or refuse? When you are pulled over on suspicion of driving while impaired in North Carolina (DWI), the police officer may ask you to take a breath test. You may be wondering what you should do. Should you take SFSTs – Field…