North Carolina Criminal Law Updates
If you are stopped and charged with a federal DUI in the Outer Banks, and the officer is not a North Carolina Highway Patrol trooper 
or county or local law enforcement officer, your case may be headed to federal court. Unlike most DWI charges in North Carolina, a federal DUI follows its own set of procedures, laws, and potential penalties. This can be confusing for both locals and visitors.
This article explains how federal DUI cases work in the Outer Banks, what makes them different from state DWIs, and what to expect if your case is on the docket in the Eastern District of North Carolina.