Podcasts by The NC DWI Guy

190. 10 Life Lessons from the Beast of the East from 2023-12-13T09:00

On today’s episode Jake reflects on his ultramarathon journey in Kings Mountain racing the Beast of the East. During this 100-mile trail run featuring over 19,000 ft. in elevat...

189. How to Depose an Officer in District Court from 2023-12-06T09:00

On today’s episode Jake continues the conversation on discovery tactics in a DWI case. Question: what’s the best way to know exactly what an officer is going to say from the wi...

188. We Are Going to Die from 2023-11-29T09:00

Death is an unescapable reality. On today’s episode Jake speaks to the importance of reflecting on this fact in setting your goals for 2024. If you want to achieve your most im...

187. How to Effectuate Discovery Policy Change from 2023-11-22T09:00

On today’s episode Jake continues the discussion he began last episode on how to get discovery on your DWI cases. If you are trying to convince your local district attorney’s o...

186. 10 Ways to Get DWI Discovery in District Court from 2023-11-15T09:20

On today’s episode Jake discusses how to get discovery in district court. Having the benefit of seeing a variety of discovery policies from district attorney’s offices across t...

185. Why (and How) to Take a Sabbatical from Practicing Law from 2023-11-08T09:00

On today’s episode, special guest Andy Kite shares his recent hiatus from the practicing criminal defense. Discover the reasons An...

184. The Combative Lawyer with Chet Palumbo from 2023-11-01T08:00

On today’s episode, special guest Chet Palumbo discusses the application of lessons learned in jiu-jitsu and MMA to the arena of criminal defense. Chet has a purple belt in Bra...

183. 10 Life Lessons from the Freedom Fighters Summit from 2023-10-25T08:00

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182. Pretrial Integrity Act from 2023-10-11T08:00

On today’s episode Jake gives an overview of the implications of the Pretrial Integrity Act, which became effective on October 1, 2023 as it relates to DWI charges.

181. DWI Master Danny Glover from 2023-10-04T08:00

Danny Glover has been trying DWI cases for nearly three decades and on today’s episode Danny shares some of his tips and strategies for handling a DWI. If you are looking to im...

180. The Impossible Dream from 2023-09-27T08:00

Gearing up for Q4 of 2023 and for the new year in 2024, Jake discusses some of the most common problems with goal setting. On today’s episode Jake discusses how to create Big H...

179. Odor of Marijuana State v. Jacobs from 2023-09-20T08:00

This week the North Carolina Court of Appeals held in State v. Jacobs that the odor of unburned m...

178. 5 Ways to Create a Culture of Go-Getters from 2023-09-13T14:16

One of the biggest frustrations for business owners is figuring out how to off-load their tasks onto employees. If you want to create a culture where team members aggressively ...

177. Post Hoc DRE Testimony from 2023-09-06T08:00

As noted on Episode 144, there has been a steady decline in certified DRE officers over the past decade. As a result, in some jurisdictions there has been an increased use of D...

176. The DWI Initial Appearance from the Magistrate’s Perspective with Adam Everett from 2023-08-30T08:00

Adam Everett owner of Everett Law Office, PLLC is a criminal defense lawyer and former prosecutor. However, for today’s purposes Adam’s mo...

175. Rome Wasn't Built in a Day but They Were Laying Bricks Every Hour from 2023-08-23T08:00

While we are all familiar with the saying that “Rome wasn’t built in a day,” James Clear, author of Atomic Habits, is attributed with adding “but they were laying bric...

174. GAF Kid in the Car from 2023-08-16T08:00

A person charged with their first DWI offense goes from 0 to 60 when it comes to sentencing if they have a passenger under the age of 18 in the vehicle.  Being able to discuss ...

173. The Best Investment for Your Law Firm from 2023-08-09T08:00

What’s the best investment in your firm? If you are thinking it’s technology, office space, legal research manuals, or online advertising you are incorrect. The best investment...

172. From 0 to 10,000+ Clients with Timothy Pavone from 2023-08-02T08:00

You have probably heard of the 10,000 hour rule which was highlighted in Malcom Gladwell’s bestseller Outliers. Gladwell’s theory is that it takes 10,000 hours of prac...

171. The Importance of Trying Cases with Chris Fialko from 2023-07-26T08:00

On today’s episode, Jake sits down with criminal defense master Chris Fialko. Over more than three decades of practicing law, Chris has ho...

170. Lawyer Podcasting with Robert Ingalls from 2023-07-18T18:27

On today’s episode, Jake sits down with Robert Ingalls, the CEO and Founder of LawPods, a production and marketing company that helps lawyer...

169. eCourts with Lindsey Granados from 2023-07-12T08:00

Episode 169: eCourts with Lindsey Granados

eCourts has hit North Carolina and in this episode special guest Lindsey Granados shares th...

168. Advanced Impaired Driving Prevention Technology from 2023-07-05T08:00

Groundbreaking technology is coming down the pike in the world of impaired driving. In 2021, Congress passed the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, which included a sectio...

167. 2023 DWI Update from 2023-06-28T08:00

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166. Live a Significant Life from 2023-06-21T08:00

A Man for All Seasons, the 1966 film based on the life of Sir Thomas More won six Academy Awards including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Actor. Listen

165. Substantial Similarity of Out of State Convictions from 2023-06-14T08:00

An out of state prior DWI or DUI conviction can frequently rear its ugly head in a North Carolina DWI sentencing hearing. Does the prior conviction aggravate or grossly aggrava...

164. The Poker-Faced Trial Lawyer from 2023-06-07T08:00

Professional poker great Doyle Brunson once said “poker is war. People pretend it’s a game.” There are many lessons from the game of poker that can be applied to the Courtroom....

163. Default Aggressive Criminal Defense from 2023-05-31T08:00

Leadership guru Jocko Willink advocates taking a position of being default aggressive. In business, Willink describes default aggression not as angry behavior but rather as an ...

162. Law, Running and Poker with Rob Heroy from 2023-05-24T08:00

On today’s episode Jake and guest Rob Heroy discuss a variety of topics, including: law, running, and poker. Rob is a p...

161. Mental Aid Stations from 2023-05-17T08:00

Jake spent part of his weekend volunteering at the Hellbender 100 trail race in Black Mountain. On today’s episode, Jake offers his...

160. DWI Sentencing Nuances from 2023-05-10T08:00

On today’s episode Jake explores the minutiae of North Carolina’s DWI sentencing statute, N.C.G.S. § 20-179. Having previously done a deep dive on the big picture of § 20-179 o...

159. The Dream Job of Criminal Defense Lawyer from 2023-05-03T08:00

Having discussed how to avoid burnout back on Episode 157, Jake looks at the flip side of the coin on today’s episode: how to build the dream job as a criminal defense attorney...

158. DWI Vehicle Seizure from 2023-04-26T08:00

When can the police seize the vehicle of a defendant charged with DWI? When can your client get his vehicle back? What is the court process for requesting the release of a vehi...

157. Avoiding Burnout from 2023-04-19T08:00

Mental stress in the criminal defense bar is frequent and can be devasting to a lawyer’s practice and life. On today’s episode, Jake analyzes three sources of burnout: task bur...

156. A Former AUSA's Philosophy of Criminal Law from 2023-04-12T08:00

On today’s episode, Jake interviews his good friend and former law professor, Dr. Scott Broyles. Professor Broyles eared his Ph.D. in Philosophy from the University of Dallas i...

155. Is PBT Plus Odor Probable Cause? from 2023-04-05T08:00

In this episode, Jake takes on the common formula often argued by prosecutors at a probable cause hearing: odor of alcohol + positive PBT = probable cause. After reviewing the ...

154. Military Consequences of a DUI from 2023-03-29T08:00

Have you ever represented a client who is a member of the armed services? Do you wonder what happens to a servicemember who receives a DUI off base or during a period of leave?...

153. Trial Advocacy with Rob Corbett from 2023-03-22T08:00

Robert K. Corbett, III has a passion for criminal defense and trying cases that is contagious. On today’s episode ...

152. Rights of Defendant and Officer Opportunities from 2023-03-15T08:00

In a closing argument, understanding how to present the rights of your client and the missed opportunities of the officer can be very powerful themes. In today’s episode, Jake ...

151. The Slight Edge from 2023-03-08T09:00

On today’s episode Jake finishes a 3-part series on making ordinary everyday choices to accomplish big long-term goals. In his incredible work The Slight Edge, Jeff Ol...

150. The Perfect Brick from 2023-03-01T09:00

On today’s episode Jake continues his a 3-part series on maximizing your daily routines to accomplish big long-term goals. Jake begins today’s discussion of how to maximizing y...

149. Game of Seconds from 2023-02-22T09:00

On today’s episode Jake begins a 3-part reflection on the mentality necessary for maximizing your daily routines to accomplish big long-term goals. “I don’t have time,” is a li...

148. Affidavit and Revocation Report from 2023-02-15T09:00

On today’s episode Jake takes an in-depth look at one of the most commonly utilized forms in NC DWI cases, the Affidavit and Revocation Report (DHHS 3907). Filled out in nearly...

147. The Business of Criminal Law from 2023-02-08T09:00

Looking for ideas on how to springboard your law firm this year? Take a listen to Freddy Woods, Jake’s close friend and lega...

146. Leadership Lessons from a Fighter Pilot from 2023-02-01T09:00

What does leadership have to do with practicing law? Everything! On today’s episode, Jake sits down with his close friend and business coach <...

145. Iron Sharpens Iron from 2023-01-25T09:00

On today’s episode Jake sits down with his close friend and law partner Lance Williams. Lance joined the Minick Law team ...

144. The Value of a DRE in a Drug Impaired Driving Case with Anthony Palacios from 2023-01-18T09:00

On today’s episode, NHTSA training guru Anthony Palacios is back on the podcast to discuss wha...

143. 10 Ways to Level Up Your Lawyering with Chas Post from 2023-01-11T09:00

On today’s episode, special guest Chas Post is back on the podcast. Chas, an NC Bar ...

142. Owed Nothing Earn Everything from 2023-01-03T14:44

Happy New Years! To kick off 2023, Jake offers three areas of focus to make sure your dreams become reality: mentality, action, and education. If you are committed to m...

141. Giftology from 2022-12-28T09:00

‘Tis the season for gift giving! In this episode, hear Jake discuss the power of gift giving and why gift giving should be part of your business strategy. Referencing J...

140. Niching Up with Chris Dreyer from 2022-12-21T09:00

On today’s episode, Jake sits down with law firm SEO expert Chris Dreyer. Chris has over a decade of experience working as ...

139. The Ultramarathon of Business from 2022-12-14T09:00

“Business is a marathon, and most of society thinks it’s a sprint” marketing guru Gary Vaynerchuk once remarked. On today’s episode, after finishing tenth overall durin...

138. Mistake of Law&Mistake of Fact from 2022-12-07T09:00

If an officer is mistaken about the law or a particular fact during a traffic stop such that no law was actually broken by the defendant, is the stop unlawful? It depen...

137. Freedom Fighters Summit from 2022-11-30T09:00

BIG ANNOUNCEMENT: Coming your way in 2023 is the inaugural Freedom Fighters Summit, a marketing and brand building confe...

136. Corpus Delicti from 2022-11-23T09:00

Any time you have a defense named in the Latin language you better do your research before arguing in front of the judge. In a DWI case, a Corpus Delicti issue...

135. What to do in a Traffic Stop from 2022-11-16T09:00

As criminal defense lawyers, we are often tasked with knowing our client’s constitutional and statutory rights when it comes to police interactions. But what about prac...

134. Network = Net Worth from 2022-11-09T09:00

Your network is proportionally equivalent to your net worth. As Jim Rohn famously said “you are the average of the five people you spend the most time with.” As a lawye...

133. Technology and Addiction from 2022-11-02T08:00

Helping clients overcome alcohol dependance or drug addiction is a critical aspect of any attorney defending DWI cases. On today’s podcast, Alan Eargle talks with Jake ...

132. State v. Eagle from 2022-10-26T08:00

Question: Is a driver “seized” within the meaning of the Fourth Amendment when a police officer in a marked police cruiser drivers slowly past a parked vehicle at night...

131. The Law Firm Mentor from 2022-10-19T08:00

Do you have a mentor to help you grow as a lawyer in the courtroom? Why not take that same mindset to your law firm, and grow your practice to where you want it to be? ...

130. Used Cars and the Legal Industry from 2022-10-12T08:00

What do used cars have to do with practicing law? In this week’s episode, Jake talks about trends coming down the pike in the legal industry after seeing a massive shif...

129. The Attorney / Legal Assistant Relationship from 2022-10-05T08:00

If you have an amazing paralegal on your team, then you understand who is really running your office. Minick Law is blessed with an incredible team of legal assistants,...

128. Learning from Your Losses from 2022-09-28T08:00

At a CLE several years back, one of the presenters told the room, “you’re not a great DWI lawyer until you have lost 10 in a row.” If you fight for your clients, whethe...

127. Refusal Evidence in a DWI Trial from 2022-09-21T08:00:52

On today’s episode, Jake examines how to minimize the impact of evidence of refusing chemical testing in the courtroom. If a potential DWI client tells you that the off...

126. Supporting Your Colleagues from 2022-09-14T08:00:02

On today’s episode, Jake discusses some ways for freedom fighters to support each other. Aristotle once said that “the whole is greater than the sum of its parts.” This...

125. Legal Fees for DWI Cases from 2022-09-07T08:00:55

On today’s episode Jake discusses a subject that is often taboo in the criminal defense community: legal fees. Setting a reasonable fee in any representation begins wit...

124. Being the Local Guide with Zac Cohen from 2022-08-31T08:00:41

On today’s podcast, Jake sits down with guest Zac Cohen to discuss how to grow your practice at the local level. Zac grew up i...

123. Drafting a Preliminary Indication from 2022-08-24T08:00:45

As hustling and bustling lawyers in state district court, we generally don’t have a ton of legal writing on our plate. However, one place where careful and clean legal ...

122. Client Empathy from 2022-08-17T08:00:35

Empathy is defined as the ability to understand and share the feelings of another. On today’s episode, Jake examines two critical moments in DWI representation where em...

121. Pharmacology and Toxicology with Dr. Korin Leffler from 2022-08-10T08:00:54

Do you need help interpreting the SBI report you received from the State on your DWI case? On today’s episode, Jake visits with Listen

120. 10 Tips for District Court Success from 2022-08-03T08:00:55

Back on Episode 7, Jake gave you 10 Keys to District Court Success. On today’s episode, Jake provides 10 more ways to easily and immediately improve your practice in th...

119. Maximizing Your Firm Retreat from 2022-07-27T08:00:05

Today’s episode is a reflection on the incredible retreat our team just returned from in Gastonia NC. We stayed at the beautiful Listen

118. Decoding the SBI Lab Results with Sarah Olson from 2022-07-20T08:00:15

Understanding the results of an SBI lab report is critical to diagnosing possible attack points on a DWI charge. On today’s episode, Sarah Olson Listen

117. Take Your Game to the Next Level from 2022-07-13T08:00:20

During Q3 of 2022, Minick Law’s theme as a team is leveling up. In this week’s episode, Jake discusses why you should level up as well as some practical tips for doing so. If you want to improve...

116. Effective Use of Officer Reports in Cross Examination from 2022-07-06T08:00:59

In any trial, a lawyer worth her salt wants to avoid uncertainty regarding the testimony that will come out at trial. Helpful or hurtful as the testimony may be, knowing what an officer is going...

115. Responding to Upset Clients from 2022-06-29T08:00:19

Every lawyer will have to respond (often regularly) to a client who is upset about some aspect of his or her case. Whether the client’s angst or anger is directed at you/your team or at a third ...

114. Lawyers Need Heroes from 2022-06-22T08:00:37

On today’s episode, Jake explains why lawyers, especially criminal defense lawyers, need heroes to emulate and the value of standing on the moral high ground in the profession. On this feast of ...

113. Financial Planning for Lawyers with James Davis from 2022-06-15T08:00:59

On today’s episode, Jake has guest James Davis back on the podcast (Listen

112. Attacking RAS - Premature Stop&Normal Driving Behavior from 2022-06-08T08:00:58

On today’s episode, Jake discusses two general ways to attack reasonable suspicion in impaired driving cases. First, Jake talks about how to argue that the officer has prematurely stopped your clie...

111. Marketing Master Jeremy Minick (pt. 2) from 2022-06-01T08:00:57

On today’s episode, Jake continues the conversation he began on Episode 110 with his brother Jeremy Minick. Jeremy founded, Enable Design, a web-based marketing company when he was 20 years old and...

110. Marketing Master Jeremy Minick (pt. 1) from 2022-05-25T08:00:35

On today’s episode, Jake is joined by his brother Jeremy Minick. Jeremy started a web-based marketing company, Enable Design, when he was 20 years old and created massive growth in his organization...

109. Public Vehicular Area (PVA) Element from 2022-05-18T08:00:40

One of the essential elements of Driving While Impaired requires the State to prove where the driving occurred. For purposes of DUI, the driving must occur on a street, highway, or public vehicular...

108. The Impact of Voice Search on the Legal Industry from 2022-05-11T08:00:43

On today’s episode Jake discusses the changing landscape of legal marketing and branding with the advent of voice search. Advances in AI voice technology is generating more and more searches by voi...

107. Innovative Systems from 2022-05-04T08:00:31

Listen in today to hear Jake talk about one of the core values at Minick Law, P.C.: Innovative Systems. If you don’t utilize systems at your firm then, simply put, you don’t have a business. System...

106. Crimmigration Consequences of DWI from 2022-04-27T08:00:28

Today we have attorney Emily Gibson on the podcast to discuss some of the immigration consequences of a DWI.  After college, Emily worked as an Ameri...

105. Challenging the Officer Hand Off from 2022-04-19T20:32:38

Today on the podcast Jake discusses one of the most important areas of DWI Defense because of the frequency with which it is utilized by law enforcement: the officer hand off. Many DWI investiga...

104. The Evolution of Legal Marketing with Craig Greening from 2022-04-13T08:00:16

Today we have Texas Lawyer Craig Greening on the Podcast to discuss the growth of his law practice and the evolution of the legal marketing landscap...

103. The Disconnect Theory and Reasonable Doubt with David Teddy from 2022-04-06T08:00:19

Today we continue our DWI Masters Series, with part two of our conversation with DWI Master David Teddy. David is a board certi...

102. DWI Master David Teddy from 2022-03-30T08:00:56

Today we continue our DWI Masters Series, with longtime Shelby attorney David Teddy. If you are looking for the Trial Notebook ...

101. The Marathon of Business from 2022-03-23T08:00:20

We often hear people compare difficult drawn-out challenges to running a marathon race. Building a business is one of the ultimate long games you can play and in this episode, the NC DWI Guy compar...

100. Introducing the Next DWI Master from 2022-03-16T09:00:21

100 Episodes! So grateful to Freedom Fighter Nation for the comradery and support of this show! On today’s episode, Jake introduces the next DWI Master … YOU! The path to becoming a DWI Master h...

99. Becoming a DWI Master - Passion from 2022-03-09T09:00:20

On today’s episode, Jake examines the #1 characteristic of a DWI master: Passion. We’ve spent the last 10 episodes visiting with some of the DWI Masters and looking at the common character...

98. Becoming a DWI Master - Try Cases from 2022-03-02T09:00:39

On today’s episode, Jake examines a critical aspect of becoming a DWI master: trying cases. There is no greater indicator of a DWI master than the number of DWI cases that attorney has taken to tri...

97. Becoming a DWI Master - Marketing from 2022-02-23T09:00:58

On today’s episode of the podcast we look at another trait necessary to becoming a DWI Master: marketing. All great DWI trial lawyers are great marketers but this may not be what you think. You don...

96. Becoming a DWI Master Education from 2022-02-16T09:00:34

Today we continue our DWI Masters Series with a review of one of the character traits shared by all the DWI Masters: being a student of the law. Educating yourself on the nuances of DWI issues is o...

95. Preparing Your DWI Case for District Court from 2022-02-09T09:00:41

Following last week’s episode, Marcus Hill is back to continue the conversation. On today’s episode Marcus shares his strategy for preparing a dis...

94. DWI Master Marcus Hill from 2022-02-02T09:00:31

Today we continue our DWI Masters Series, with Durham County attorney Marcus Hill. Despite having handled criminal, traffic, and DWI cases for over...

93. Attacking Probable Cause in DWI Cases with Al Messer from 2022-01-26T09:00:09

Today we continue our DWI Masters Series, with Buncombe County attorney Al Messer. Al joined us on last week’s episode and today Al and Jake discuss some of...

92. DWI Master Al Messer from 2022-01-19T09:00

Today we continue our DWI Masters Series, with Buncombe County attorney Al Messer. Mentor is defined as “an experienced or trusted advisor, particularly ...

91. Winning a DWI in Superior Court from 2022-01-12T09:00

Today Jake and James Davis continue the conversation they began on Episode 90, which kicked off the DWI Masters series. On ...

90. DWI Master James Davis from 2022-01-05T09:00

Today we begin our DWI Masters Series, during which we will hear from some of the top DWI Defenders in North Carolina. On today’s episode, Jake sits down with dedicated trial lawyer and passiona...

89. Gratitude from 2021-12-29T09:00

On today’s episode, Jake encourages you to spend some time as you close out 2021 reflecting on the blessings you have been given this year. St. Gianna Molla said that “the secret of happiness is...

88. Building a DUI Practice with Dan Gerl from 2021-12-22T09:00

On today’s episode, Jake has the chance to sit down with Dan Gerl of Puget Law ...

87. From Former Trooper to Statewide Criminal Defense Firm from 2021-12-15T09:00

On today’s episode, Jake has the chance to sit down with former trooper, Brandon White, who now runs a statewide law firm that hand...

86. Marijuana Impaired Driving from 2021-12-08T09:00

As more and more states legalize the use of marijuana for both medicinal and recreational purposes, the manufacture, sale and use of marijuana will continue to rapidly increase. One anticipated ...

85. Strategic Planning and Vision 2022 from 2021-12-01T09:00

If you want the same results in 2022 that you got in 2021, today’s episode is not for you! Today we are talking about the importance of setting aside time during the generally slow month of Dece...

84. Client Communication from 2021-11-24T09:00

Client communication is mandated by the North Carolina Rules of Professional Conduct. However, more than being merely an obligation, great client communication is one of the best areas to focus ...

83. Teamwork for Attorneys from 2021-11-17T09:00

“Teamwork makes the dream work,” says John Maxwell in his book Teamwork...