Criminal Defense: DWI/DUI
Understanding the Legal Process Following a DUI Arrest
Being arrested for Driving Under the Influence (DUI), also known as Driving While Impaired (DWI) in North Carolina, can be overwhelming and intimidating. Understanding the legal process after a DUI arrest is crucial for protecting your rights and your driving privileges. Whether this is your first offense or a repeat offense, navigating the complexities of…
Read MoreWhat happens If I get charged with a DWI in North Carolina?
If you are charged as a result of a traffic stop and the officer suspects impairment from alcohol, you will likely be taken to a police department or downtown Raleigh for a chemical test of your breath.
Read MoreWhat’s an Ignition Interlock Device (IID)?
Drunk driving is never tolerated in any state. However, North Carolina deploys some of the harshest penalties for drunk drivers, including the Ignition Interlock Device (IID). From jail time to fines to penalties, you will certainly endure a lot as a punishment for breaking the law. However, one punishment many DWI offenders do not think about is…
Read MoreCan a Defendant Contest Breathalyzer Results?
The breathalyzer, known as a breath-test device, is routinely used by law enforcement in North Carolina to determine if a motorist is under the influence. Law enforcement’s prevalent use of the device makes some defendants believe they cannot contest breathalyzer results. If a high BAC comes back, prosecutors use the breathalyzer’s evidence to prove the DWI charges…
Read MoreAre DWI Roadblocks in North Carolina a Violation of Motorist Rights?
Sobriety checkpoints, often called DWI roadblocks, feel like an invasion of privacy. They are strategically set along main roads with one purpose: finding drunken drivers. At these checkpoints, all vehicles must stop, and law enforcement can assess if the driver is inebriated at the time. If the officer suspects that the driver has been drinking, they may…
Read MoreReasonable Suspicion: What is it and How Does It Affect My DWI Case?
For law enforcement to pull your vehicle over, the law requires them to have reasonable suspicion that you violated the law in some way. When it comes to drinking and driving, the officer must have probable cause to rationalize a field sobriety check. While North Carolina used to have some of the strictest laws against drunken…
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