Articles Tagged with Outer Banks DUI Lawyer

Arrested on Vacation for DUI in North Carolina?

December 8, 2025 | by Danny Glover

A DUI arrest while visiting North Carolina creates immediate legal problems that don’t disappear when your trip ends. Whether you were stopped after dinner in Duck or pulled over near your rental house in Kill Devil Hills, you’re now facing a criminal charge that could very well follow you home.

North Carolina has some pretty harsh impaired driving laws. Make no mistake, a DWI is not a minor ticket. It’s a criminal offense that can lead to license revocation, insurance consequences, and possible jail time in some circumstances.

For out-of-state visitors to the Outer Banks, DUI charges also raise practical questions:

What is a Willful Refusal?

October 3, 2024 | by Danny Glover

If you’re facing a DWI charge on the Outer Banks (OBX), understanding the concept of “willful refusal” can significantly impact your case.

A willful refusal in the context of a DWI charge refers to a driver’s deliberate decision not to submit to a chemical analysis when requested by law enforcement.

This concept is deeply rooted in North Carolina’s implied consent laws, which apply to anyone operating a vehicle on the state’s highways or public vehicular areas – including the winding coastal roads and beach access points of the Outer Banks.