Growing up I lost 2 girlfriends and 4 family members at the hands of drunk drivers.I have no idea if they were nice or good people and it realy dose not matter. I have absolutely no tollerance for anybody that shows no concern for innocent people by getting behind the wheel after a few drinks. And for those good people in Zebulon, this story is news worthy because everybody that works for that town,Police Dept., Fire Dept., Parks & Rec., Public Works, Planning and Finance Departments all work there under a code of conduct. The same code that Mr. Hardin has acted on to let several town employees join the unemployment line. Sence this infraction of the code of conduct is more serious than other instances that have resulted in firihgs of past employees, should we expect Mr. Hardin to fire himself or just give himself a stern repremand? I guess he's about to find out if his mess stinks or not.

http://www.1800duilaws.com/states/nc.asp?gclid=CNS7uqC9qooCFRk3gQodqG63pQ

For those that may be interested, the following link might be helpful in understanding more about the current NC laws related to DWI

To clear things up... It is amazes me everyday what people believe or think is "law". Too many "cracker jack box" lawyers these days. As sbw417 summarized (BAC) is Breath Alcohol Concentration. Breath tests are not used to gain probable cause for a blood test. Both Blood and Breath concentration are admissible in court. Your refusal can and usually will be used against you in court as well as suspending your license for a year and 30 days. It is the discretion of the Law Enforcement Officer or Chemical Analyst to use either test. Blood tests are usually used for somebody who requires medical attention or to detect impairment by any impairing substance up to and including narcotics and even prescribed drugs. Alcohol impairment is not the only impairment that can get you a DWI. Breath test are usually more accesible and used more commonly due to this fact. Both Breath and Blood tests are as accurate as each other.

As I understand it, breath alcohol content is not admissible in court in NC. It is used as probable cause to order a blood test, which is admissible. The question still remains whether WRAL reported the results of the breath or blood tests.