Legal Question in DUI Law in North Carolina
Sufficient evidence to convict?
Subject confessed to dui in North
Carolina to protect the other person
who was driving. Cops did not see
who was driving. Took subjects word
and a young witness who claimed to
know. Subject wants to retract her
statement now that she sees what it
is going to cost her but her lawyer
says she has no recourse. Case has
been continued till October. Is the
lawyer correct?
Asked on 7/31/08, 1:42 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Fleet Tilden
TildenLaw
Re: Sufficient evidence to convict?
Not exactly. If there is no witness to place her behind the wheel of the vehicle other than her statement, it may be that it won't be sufficient to convict. She should have a detailed conference with her attorney or consult another.
Answered on 8/01/08, 7:22 am
Related Questions & Answers
Looking for something else?
10,200 active attorneys ready to answer your legal questions today.
Featured Attorneys
Earn additional revenue and grow your business.
