Lawmakers in North Carolina May Revisit Ankle-Monitoring Law

The Lawmakers in North Carolina say that they are willing to revisit the state's ankle-monitoring law. This law applies to those who are convicted for driving while impaired (DWI).

Currently, state law prohibits judges from ordering serious DWI offenders to wear ankle-monitoring for more than 60 days.

One North Carolina case and example is Howard Pasour, a man who was ordered to wear the bracelet last year after he was convicted for DWI for the third time. In January, Pasour was told he could remove the device. Now, authorities say that Pasour was driving under the influence on a two lane road when his vehicle crossed the center line and hit an oncoming car. Behind the wheel of that car was 17 year old Laura Fortenberry, who died as a result of the drunk driving accident.

Recently, Democratic state Senator John Snow said that he is willing to consider extending the maximum time ankle-monitoring devices can be worn by DWI offenders.

If you have been hurt during a drunk driving accident in North Carolina, get the legal help you need from a Raleigh personal injury lawyer by contacting the Whitley Law Firm.