Month: April 2026

  • DWI AND DUI. Driving while intoxicated

    Can You Be Charged with DWI Below 0.08 in North Carolina? 

    Edited by Russell D. Babb  | Published on April 24, 2026      Many people assume that you cannot be charged with a DWI unless your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is 0.08 or higher. While 0.08 is the legal limit in North Carolina, it is not the only way a DWI charge can occur. In reality, drivers in Raleigh and

  • Micah Deveaux's Headshot

    Micah Deveaux Joins Tharrington Smith as Education Law Associate 

    Raleigh, NC – April 21, 2026 – Tharrington Smith, LLP is pleased to announce that Micah Deveaux has joined the firm as an associate in its Education Law section.  Micah brings a strong background in administrative and government law, with experience representing state agencies and working within the North Carolina administrative courts. Prior to joining the firm, he served as an Assistant Attorney

  • Underage Drinking & Fake ID Charges in Raleigh, North Carolina

    Underage Drinking & Fake ID Charges in North Carolina: Legal Guide for Students and Parents 

    Edited by Russell D. Babb  | Published on April 17, 2026     Alcohol-related offenses involving people under the age of 21 are far more serious than youthful mistakes—they can carry real and lasting consequences. In North Carolina, including Raleigh and surrounding areas, both underage drinking and the use of fake identification are criminal offenses that can affect your driver’s license, academic standing, and