When Is a Prior Impaired Driving Conviction Final Enough to Be Counted Under G.S. 20-179?

Published for NC Criminal Law on March 07, 2012.

As most readers know, sentencing for most misdemeanor and felony convictions in North Carolina is governed by the structured sentencing provisions set forth in Article 81B of Chapter 15A of the General Statutes. See G.S. 15A-1340.10. The misdemeanor offense of impaired driving as defined in G.S. 20-138.1 and several related offenses, however, are excepted from ... Read more

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