RALEIGH, NC, January 02, 2013 (Press-News.org) North Carolina drunk driving defense attorney Jesse Scharff of Roberts Law Group, PLLC, successfully raised a reasonable doubt as to impairment in a DWI trial, and secured a not guilty verdict, saving the client from up to six months in jail.
In this drunk driving case, a traffic stop of an allegedly speeding driver ended in an arrest for driving while impaired (DWI). The arresting officer performed several field sobriety tests on the driver after smelling the odor of alcohol on the driver, including the walk-and-turn test, a portable breath test and the Vertical Gaze Nystagmus.
According to court documents, despite the results of the barrage of field sobriety tests Attorney Jesse Scharff was able to raise reasonable doubt about whether or not the driver was impaired, resulting in a not guilty verdict. The driver missed walking heel to toe only once during the walk and turn test, had a positive reading on the portable breath test, satisfied all six clues on the Vertical Gaze Nystagmus test and had a presumptive blow of .08 on the EC/IR II (or ECIR-2).
In the face of this seemingly insurmountable evidence, Jesse Scharff was able to use his experience in the courtroom and knowledge of North Carolina law to secure a not guilty verdict. In State v. Narron, 193 N.C. App. 76 (2008), the court discussed that the"[r]esults of a chemical analysis are sufficient evidence to submit the issue of a defendant's alcohol concentration to the fact-finder" who "may find it adequate proof" of impairment. In this case, Attorney Scharff was able to refute the results of the field sobriety tests, raising reasonable doubt as to impairment and allowing the fact-finder to enter a not guilty verdict.
Rather than spend the next six months in jail, the driver was able to escape the penalties of a North Carolina DWI conviction.
At Roberts Law Group, PLLC, our criminal defense attorneys fight for the rights of the accused throughout North Carolina. With offices in Raleigh, Wilmington and Charlotte, our experienced lawyers offer a free initial consultation to anyone facing criminal charges including drunk driving, sex offenses, drug crimes, white collar crimes or other felony or misdemeanor in the North Carolina state or federal criminal justice system . When experience counts, put Roberts Law Group on your side.
For more information about Roberts Law Group, PLLC, please visit the firm's criminal defense website and criminal defense blog. Jesse Scharff is a skilled criminal attorney who defends against sex crime charges, DWI charges, assault charges and others in Wake County and the surrounding areas. To contact criminal lawyer Jesse Scharff, please contact the law firm online via our website or call 866-630-2389 for a free consultation.
Website: http://www.robertslawteam.com
Attorney Jesse Scharff, of Roberts Law Group, PLLC, Raises Reasonable Doubt as to Impairment, Secures Not Guilty Verdict on DWI Charge
Raleigh DWI defense lawyer Jesse Scharff successfully argues against finding of impairment in alleged drunk driving case.
2013-01-02
ELSE PRESS RELEASES FROM THIS DATE:
Legal Lines with Locke Meredith: Congressman Dr. Bill Cassidy is a Guest
2013-01-02
Congressman Cassidy entered politics through the State Senate for Louisiana four years ago and has now served a term & a half as a United States Congressman. Congressman Cassidy was elected three years ago in 2009 when President Obama was elected into office. At that time the President had a democrat majority in both the House of Representatives & the Senate, thus many major forms of legislation were passed; including: the President's health care bill and the stimulus package. According to Congressman Cassidy these things didn't work the American people realized ...
Wake County DWI Defense Lawyer Jesse Scharff, of Roberts Law Group, PLLC, Gets Underage Driver Charged With Drunk Driving a Second Chance at a Clean Record
2013-01-02
Understanding the difficulty of securing a prayer for judgment in an underage DWI case, Wake County DWI defense lawyer Jesse Scharff tirelessly pursued the best interests of his client and secured a second chance at a clean criminal record for his client.
In thise DWI case, the underage driver blew a .05 on a portable breath test. North Carolina maintains a zero-tolerance policy for underage drinking; despite blowing under a .08 - the legal limit for adults - the individual was charged with driving while impaired (DWI).
If convicted, the young adult was facing up ...
Attend Upcoming 2013 Bass Fishing Tournaments on Lake Guntersville and Stay at Nearby Hampton Inn & Suites Scottsboro Hotel
2013-01-02
Hampton Inn & Suites Scottsboro Hotel offers nearby lodging to participants and fans attending upcoming Bass Fishing tournaments on north Alabama's Lake Guntersville. Hosted at Goose Pond Colony in Scottsboro, AL, upcoming 2013 bass fishing tournaments including:
- Heartland Anglers, January 12 & February 23
- American Bass Anglers (ABA) Division 29, January 26 & February 16
- 2nd Annual Rat-L-Trap Classic, February 2
- Bass Fishing League (BFL) Choo Choo Division, February 9
- Fishers of Men, February 16
- Xtreme Bass, February 17
- North Alabama Tournament ...
Attend Golden Spike Train Show and Stay at Nearby Comfort Inn North Atlanta Hotel
2013-01-02
The newly renovated Comfort Inn & Conference Center Northeast, a leading north Atlanta hotel, offers affordable accommodations to guests attending The Golden Spike Train Show. Taking place January 12, 2013 at the North Atlanta Trade Center from 9am - 4pm, it is the 44th annual Atlanta model train and railroadiana show. The show will feature over 300 tables of model trains and collectables.
The Golden Spike Train Show is Atlanta's oldest and largest model train and railroadiana collectible show, including operating layouts. Admission is $7.00 (children under 12 are ...
Shop Scott Antique Market in January 2013 and Stay at Nearby Hampton Inn & Suites Atlanta Airport Hotel
2013-01-02
The Hampton Inn & Suites Atlanta Airport Hotel (North, I-85) offers nearby lodging to guests attending Scott Antique Market Shows. The show is held at Atlanta Expo Center the second weekend of every month. Providing over 3300 exhibit booths, it is the world's largest monthly indoor antique show. Coined "A Treasure Hunter's Paradise," visitors will find anything from furniture, paintings, jewelry, watches, instruments, and much more. Upcoming 2013 Atlanta show dates include:
- January 10-13
- February 7-10
- March 7-10
During show weekends, Scott Antique ...
Hilton Garden Inn Columbia SC Hotel Offers Nearby Lodging to Guests Attending University of South Carolina Gamecocks' Basketball
2013-01-02
The Hilton Garden Inn Columbia SC Hotel (Northeast) offers nearby accommodations to guests attending upcoming University of South Carolina home basketball games. Gamecocks' home games are held at Colonial Life Arena on the USC campus. Upcoming 2013 men's home schedule includes:
- January 5, verses South Carolina State
- January 12, verses Auburn
- January 19, verses Vanderbilt
- January 26, verses Arkansas
- February 2, verses Georgia
For additional dates, to view the women's schedule, or to purchase tickets visit gamecocksonline.com.
"We are excited ...
Compete in the Race for the Grasshopper 5K and Enjoy Nearby Lodging at Hampton Inn Gaffney Hotel
2013-01-02
Hampton Inn Gaffney Hotel offers convenient lodging to participants and guests attending the Race for the Grasshopper 5K and 1 mile fun run on January 12, 2013. Presented by the Spartanburg Running Club, the event is being held at Cowpens National Battlefield. It is part of the Battle of Cowpens 232nd Anniversary Celebration.
At the close of the Battle of Cowpens in 1781, two American officers -- confident in victor --raced for the ultimate prize, a British three-pounder cannon, called the "Grasshopper". Join the race and celebrate the 232nd anniversary of ...
Atlanta Staffing Agency TRC Staffing Services, Inc., Announces Its New VP of Business Development, Michael Walden
2013-01-02
Atlanta staffing firm TRC Staffing Services, Inc., is pleased to announce that Michael Walden is its new Vice President of Business Development.
Walden's goal in his new position as Vice President of Business Development at TRC Staffing Services, Inc., is to drive the profitable growth of TRC's portfolio. He will accomplish this through deploying and executing a growth focused sales plan; leading and developing the sales force to grow the company's existing account base and acquiring new client partnerships; and providing strategic account leadership to key existing ...
Hospital Linen Service Angelica Corporation Encourages Keeping the Flu at Bay in Your Hospital
2013-01-02
The dreaded flu season is now officially upon us. As of early November, eight states -- Georgia, Mississippi, Wyoming, Idaho, Iowa, Wisconsin, Minnesota and New York -- have already reported local flu activity, according to the Center for Disease Control (CDC). Once a region has shown a rise in flu infection, it is easily transmitted through close contact in public buildings, particularly among people with compromised immune systems. This factor makes hospitals highly susceptible to outbreaks. Easy access points for contaminants include highly trafficked hospital areas, ...
3109 Piedmont Estate and Gardens, a Premier Atlanta Event Space, Featured in Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles
2013-01-02
Tony Conway, CEO and Founder of Atlanta catering and special event company A Legendary Event, met with the editors of Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles to discuss his newest venture, 3109 Piedmont Estate and Gardens. The interview is featured in the November edition of Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles.
The newly opened Estate has been the subject of much interest among Atlanta event planners and architecture aficionados alike. Located in the heart of Buckhead, 3109 Piedmont Estate and Gardens has been a part of the Atlanta landscape and history since 1797, when it was first ...
LAST 30 PRESS RELEASES:
New strategies to enhance chiral optical signals unveiled
Cambridge research uncovers powerful virtual reality treatment for speech anxiety
2025 Gut Microbiota for Health World Summit to spotlight groundbreaking research
International survey finds that support for climate interventions is tied to being hopeful and worried about climate change
Cambridge scientist launches free VR platform that eliminates the fear of public speaking
Open-Source AI matches top proprietary model in solving tough medical cases
Good fences make good neighbors (with carnivores)
NRG Oncology trial supports radiotherapy alone following radical hysterectomy should remain the standard of care for early-stage, intermediate-risk cervical cancer
Introducing our new cohort of AGA Future Leaders
Sharks are dying at alarming rates, mostly due to fishing. Retention bans may help
Engineering excellence: Engineers with ONR ties elected to renowned scientific academy
New CRISPR-based diagnostic test detects pathogens in blood without amplification
Immunotherapy may boost KRAS-targeted therapy in pancreatic cancer
Growing solar: Optimizing agrivoltaic systems for crops and clean energy
Scientists discover how to reactivate cancer’s molecular “kill switch”
YouTube influencers: gaming’s best friend or worst enemy?
uOttawa scientists use light to unlock secret of atoms
NJIT mathematician to help map Earth's last frontier with Navy grant
NASA atmospheric wave-studying mission releases data from first 3,000 orbits
‘Microlightning’ in water droplets may have sparked life on Earth
Smoke from wildland-urban interface fires more deadly than remote wildfires
What’s your body really worth? New AI model reveals your true biological age from 5 drops of blood
Protein accidentally lassos itself, helping explain unusual refolding behavior
With bird flu in raw milk, many in U.S. still do not know risks of consuming it
University of Minnesota research team awarded $3.8 million grant to develop cell therapy to combat Alzheimer’s disease
UConn uncovers new clue on what is leading to neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s and ALS
Resuscitation in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest – it’s how quickly it is done, rather than who does it
A closer look at biomolecular ‘silly putty’
Oxytocin system of breastfeeding affected in mothers with postnatal depression
Liquid metal-enabled synergetic cooling and charging: a leap forward for electric vehicles
[Press-News.org] Attorney Jesse Scharff, of Roberts Law Group, PLLC, Raises Reasonable Doubt as to Impairment, Secures Not Guilty Verdict on DWI ChargeRaleigh DWI defense lawyer Jesse Scharff successfully argues against finding of impairment in alleged drunk driving case.