CHECKPOINTS State v. Alvarez, 894 S.E.2d 737, No. 278PA21 (N.C. 2023)   Holding: The Supreme Court reversed the Court of Appeals finding that there was reasonable suspicion to stop the vehicle due to the lane violation but did not address the findings of the Court of Appeals regarding the Constitutionality of the checkpoint. Use the Court of Appeals opinion to attack a checkpoint based on the lack of a proper primary programmatic purpose. PROBABLE CAUSE State v. Woolard, 894 S.E.2d 717, No. 208PA22 (N.C. 2023) Holding: The Supreme Court found it had discretionary authorit ..read more

On today’s episode, Jake resumes the Warriors on the Battlefield Series with the highly entertaining Lex-Jordan Ibegbu. Jordan has built a truly amazing criminal defense practice through a combination of hard work, networking, and showcasing his individuality (i.e. brand). Don’t miss Jordan’s engaging tips for launching your law firm to new heights! Highlights: $ Discover how to make your brand to be unique and memorable. $ Listen to Jordan explain how he attacks appreciable impairment at trial. $ Learn how to build your client base through networking. $ Uncover why J ..read more

On today’s episode, Jake shares a reflection on the greeting he beings every episode with. If you are a criminal defense lawyer in need of a pep talk about the importance of your work and want to discover what it means to be a true Freedom Fighter, this episode is for you. Get the Latest Episodes from the NC DWI Guy Podcast This podcast is full of value, void of hype, tailored to your interests whenever possible, never pushy, and always free. Get strategies and insights from lawyers for lawyers showing you how to build a law firm that wins more cases and grows your practice. Th ..read more

On today’s episode, Jake reflects on why most networking opportunities are a waste of time and how to separate the wheat from the chaff when it comes to identifying a worthwhile event to attend. Highlights: $ See the mistake that event organizers make when they fail to attract a niche audience. $ Discover the limitation of passing out your business card at a networking event. $ Find out why big conferences make it hard to initiate a long-term referral relationship. $ Uncover the reason that you have difficulty speaking with another firm’s decision maker at a legal con ..read more

On today’s episode I have the great blessing to sit down and talk shop with my law partner Gint Krulikas. Gint is an absolute beast when it comes to getting things done. His methodical approach to managing cases and client follow up has been the model for the client experience we strive to deliver. If you want to grow your law firm then listen in and take notes! Highlights: $ Learn how Gint built two of our most successful offices from nothing. $ Discover how Gint organizes his high-octane schedule to maximize knocking out tasks. $ Uncover some of the biggest culture impr ..read more

On today’s episode Jake sits down with former drug recognition expert Marco Aureliano, who sheds light on some of the key mistakes that field officers and DREs make during a drug impaired driving investigation. Marco has recently founded KGM Logistics, offering expert witness testimony and training in DUI cases. If you want to take your drug impaired driving defense to the next level, don’t miss this conversation! Highlights: $ Discover some of the attack points when the State utilizes a DRE at trial that did not do an evaluation of the Defendant at the time of arrest. $ Unco ..read more

On today’s episode Jake is rejoined by Allison Williams of the Law Firm Mentor who was on the podcast back on Episode 131. In today’s episode Allison walks extensively through the process for hiring and training members of your intake team. If you are contemplating hiring someone to answer phones at your office or looking to help your current receptionist/intake team become more efficient at what they do, this episode is a must listen for you (and your team)! Get the Latest Episodes from the NC DWI Guy Podcast This podcast is full of value, void of hype, tailored to your interests ..read more

On today’s episode, Jake reflects on the productivity he experienced during several quiet days at the office. Most criminal defense lawyers in district court are used to jumping from one courtroom to the next, calling a client back, making a jail visit, watching hours of body camera, and then figuring out how to get the phone to ring more (which is odd because you already don’t have time to answer). Because you have so many to-dos on your list, you trick yourself into believing you are accomplished multi-taskers. If you want to learn 10 easy ways to become more productive, this episo ..read more

On today’s episode, Jake looks at an issue he experienced during the early days of practice: how to find a measuring stick for success. As Jake was building his law firm in the early days the main gage of success was to look at how other lawyers in criminal defense in Western North Carolina doing it. How do they dress? How many cases do they have on the docket? How does their website look? In today’s episode, Jake discusses why these external markers of success are not the true measuring stick for comparing your firm with the competition. Highlights: $ Discover how to find the se ..read more

On today’s episode, Jake is joined by his friend Steven Thomas as we continue the Warriors on the Battlefield series highlighting young leaders in criminal defense. Steven is an associate at Driving Defense Law, a division of McCormick Law & Consulting. Entertaining and insightful, make sure to have pen and paper close by as Steven shares some of the keys to his firm’s growth in the practice area of criminal defense. Highlights: $ Steven describes why a hunger for knowledge is key to an associate’s success. $ Discover why Steven believes that improving your client experie ..read more