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Charlotte DWI Lawyers

• Baucom, Claytor, Benton, Morgan & Wood: For each subsequent DUI/DWI and traffic violation conviction you receive, the penalties increase. You face a possible fine, jail time, probation, and the loss of your license. With recent changes in North Carolina drunk driving laws, it is even more important to contact a lawyer...
• Arnold & Smith: Anyone who drives runs the risk of being accused of violating a traffic law. Not only does a traffic ticket create headaches, but it can also result in missed work, steep fines and increased automobile insurance premiums. In some cases, it can even result in a loss of driving privileges. A conviction for Driving While Impaired (DWI/DUI) can seriously affect your personal and professional life. If youÕre facing any of these charges, you need a lawyer who is experienced in dealing with this type of case. Proper legal representation may be able to help you: * Minimize or avoid insurance premium increases * Continue driving legally, avoiding license suspension * Get your driver's license back within 10 days of a DWI/DUI arrest * Prevent a suspension of your driving privilege or obtain a limited driving privilege after a DWI/DUI arrest
• Molly Rogers: Many individuals who are pulled over are not aware that they are not legally compelled to submit to a field sobriety test. The police officers are in a position to identify any little mistake you make in order to charge you with a DWI. You have rights
• Hatcher Law Office: DWI Charges The outcome of the case usually hinges on what happened when during your arrest. What facts do you recall? What questions did the officer ask you? Did you take a field sobriety test, like walking a straight line or closing your eyes and touching your nose? Did you take an alka-sensor or breath test on the road? Did the officer ever say why they pulled you over? After your arrest, did you take an intoxilyzer test?
• Bell & Bell Law Firm: ...attorneys are well trained in determining whether the police have followed proper arresting procedures and proper evidence gathering techniques. For example, the arresting officer may have given you a field sobriety test, a breath test, and possibly a blood test. DWI laws are extremely detailed. Of course every case is different. In cases where the arresting officer did not comply with the DWI laws, your case may result in a ãnot guiltyä verdict. North Carolina takes DWI very seriously. Having a lawyer who is experienced and knows the intricacies of the DWI laws will make your court experience much more relaxing.
• Annemarie Pantazis: Should I Consult a Lawyer? It is advantageous to have an experienced lawyer represent you in traffic court. In many cases, you will not have to appear in court, saving you time out of work. In addition, the District Attorney will be more willing to negotiate with an attorney than with an unrepresented person. Most importantly, an attorney will be able to advise you on the best way to handle your situation in order to avoid unnecessary DMV and insurance points.
• J. Neal Rodgers: DUI / DWI in North Carolina North Carolina drunk driving laws have charges for both driving under the influence (DUI) and driving while intoxicated (DWI). A first conviction for a DWI means a mandatory license revocation for a year. Fines can range from $100 to $2000, and there are many other potential penalties.
• Plumides Law Office:

  North Carolina DWI Laws

  North Carolina drunk driving laws are some of the toughest in the nation. Don't mess around - get a DWI attorney who knows what he's doing so you can go to court prepared and ready to defend yourself.

  Even if you are dealing with a first-time DWI / DUI arrest, the penalties can be severe, including:

  • Mandatory 30 day revocation of your driver's license
    • If you have no prior convictions, we can help you petition for a limited driver's privilege which would allow you to drive to work and back during the final 20 days of your mandatory 30-day revocation
  • Up to 2 years in jail. First offenses may result in probation, but a 6-month jail sentence is not out of the question
  • Mandatory ignition interlock device for drivers convicted of having BAC level of .16 or above

  In addition, if any aggravating circumstances are involved such as prior DWI convictions, minor children in the car, accidents involving serious injuries, and other factors, the penalty for DUI / DWI can skyrocket.

  Once convicted of DWI / DWI, the conviction stays on your record forever. A drunk driving conviction can never be removed from your record. Only a dismissal or a not guilty may be removed from your record by process of expungement. In North Carolina, you are entitled to expungement once in your lifetime, and many people who have been charged with DWI and their charge has been dismissed or have been found not guilty choose to have their DWI charge and arrest expunged.  Our North Carolina DWI attorneys can assist you with the expungement process so you can erase the public record of your embarrassing arrest and charge.

  Contact our experienced North Carolina DWI attorney today

• Ross & Hoel:

  Traffic tickets cost you more than just the fine you pay. Don't just pay the ticket when a Traffic Ticket Attorney may well be able to in many cases is able to salvage your driving record and keep your insurance premium rates from skyrocketing. Traffic violations can have the following impact on:

  Driving record notations can haunt you for years to come and can also increase your penalty in future traffic offenses. The Non-Resident Violator Compact ensures that a suspended license or a ticket in North Carolina is reflected as a ticket or loss of license in every other state. Multiple tickets in different States can initiate an enforcement action.

  Insurance premiums can increase from 25% to 400% after a conviction and assignment of points. A single mile per hour difference in your speeding traffic ticket charge can cause a substantial increase in your NC insurance rates. Your insurance rates will affect you and the other drivers in your family or household.

  Loss of driving privileges can occur. A difference in a speeding charge or a single mile per hour more can mean losing your driving privileges.

  Loss of income can occur as a result of missed work due to a lack of transportation. Additional work can be lost due to court dates and hearings.

• Smith & Smith: If you have received a traffic ticket, you should be aware that a conviction on this driving charge might affect the status of your driver's license. If your license is currently revoked or suspended, a conviction for a moving violation will extend the period of revocation for at least one year. Your automobile insurance rates are also likely to be affected. You need an experienced and aggressive advocate working for you.
• Troy Watson: If you have been charged with driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI), you need an experienced criminal defense lawyer representing you. A DUI / DWI conviction can result in a loss of driving privileges, harsh fines, and jail time. A drunk driving conviction will stay on your driving and criminal record permanently, making it difficult to find affordable insurance. The legal blood alcohol content (BAC) in North Carolina is.08% for drivers 21 and older. If you are under 21, it is illegal to operate a motor vehicle with any alcohol in your system. Even the most responsible people sometimes make a bad decision and drive after having a few drinks. The recent reduction of the legal limit from.10% to.08% has resulted in a dramatic increase in the number of DUI / DWI charges filed in North Carolina.
• Yolanda Trotman: When you are arrested for Driving While Impaired, your driver's license will be suspended for 30 (thirty) days. However, you may be eligible for a Limited Driving Privilege for work purposes in as little as 10 (ten) days from the date of your arrest. This type of privilege will allow you to drive during the 30 (thirty) day period of suspension. The first conviction for Driving While Impaired will result in a suspension of your driver's license for a period of one year. However, if you had a valid driver's license, or a license that was suspended or revoked for less than one year, you may be eligible for a Limited Driving Privilege if your case is resolved through a finding of guilt. This will allow you to drive during your suspension period. There are a number of requirements you will have to meet to obtain a Limited Driving Privilege. ... Additional convictions for Driving While Impaired may not allow you to obtain a Limited Driving Privilege.
• David Burgess: When you are charged with a criminal offense, you need a lawyer who is as driven to defend you as the prosecutor is driven to obtain a conviction. Are You in Danger of Losing Your North Carolina Driver's License? One of the primary concerns of most clients who are charged with "drunk driving" is the loss of his, or her driver's license and the freedom of mobility that comes with the privilege of owning and operating a motor vehicle. From the moment you are charged with a DUI/DWI you are faced with the possibility of having your North Carolina Driver's License suspended or revoked. You need the best drunk driving defense attorney available to ensure that you can continue to legally own and operate a motor vehicle.
• Simmons & Associates: The crime of drunk driving is also known as "driving under the influence," or DUI, and "driving while intoxicated," or DWI. In some states, the crime may be known as "operating while intoxicated, or OWI, or "operating under the influence," or OUI. The names vary according to how state law refers to or defines the crime. Whatever the name, the state laws all have a common aim of punishing those who drink and drive, or those who drive while under the influence of illegal drugs. A drunk driving conviction carries with it serious and long-lasting consequences: jail or prison time, a heavy fine, and suspension or revocation of a driver's license. A person who is facing a drunk driving charge should not hesitate to seek immediate legal counsel from an experienced drunk driving defense attorney.
• Leonard Kornberg: "Racial Profiling" is a term that describes an approach many law enforcement agencies have used when deciding whom they should search or investigate. According to the U.S. Supreme Court, racial profiling occurs when an officer implements a policy that has "a discriminatory effect and ... was motivated by a discriminatory purpose." Stated differently, racial profiling occurs when an officer, in forming the decision to investigate a crime or even merely detain an individual, bases this decision on a suspect's specific characteristics, such as color, race, or similar identifying factors (the individual's profile).
• Barnett & Falls: In a landmark 1969 U.S. Supreme Court case, Chimel v. California, the Court held that law enforcement officers may conduct warrantless searches of arrested individuals and their immediate surrounding areas. This rule is known as the "search incident to an arrest" exception to the Fourth Amendment's prohibition against unreasonable searches and seizures. The rationale behind this decision is that officers should be protected from the danger that an individual could reach for a concealed weapon. The rule also serves to prevent the destruction of evidence. Such searches are not only considered to be an exception to the Fourth Amendment's general requirement that officers have warrants prior to conducting searches, such searches are also presumed to be "reasonable" as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court in United States v. Robinson (1973).
• Knox Law Center: There is an inequality of power and material resources in the criminal justice system. The government has a large staff of lawyers, police and agents, sophisticated crime labs and experts, and a huge budget provided by the taxpayers. This gives them a tremendous advantage because the legal system is based on the premise that "the whole truth" is that presented at the trial. If a defendant cannot challenge the government's case, or submit his or her own witnesses, then the jury by default will probably accept as true whatever evidence the prosecutor produces.
• Jason Reece: Traffic violations can have serious criminal consequences, particularly when a driver is accused of Driving While Impaired. A conviction on DWI charges will result in fines, driver's license suspension or revocation, and possibly land you in jail. In addition, your insurance company may increase your rates to an unmanageable level. In order to minimize your risk in this type of preceding it is in your best interest to hire a lawyer. There are certain rights that you have as a defendant in a DWI case that you may not be aware of. There are also, in certain cases, procedures in place to allow you to drive during these proceedings...
• Christopher Connelly: There are many reasons why a police officer may stop you, and they may not be valid, such as an invalid DWI checkpoint.  Sometimes the officer may allege "bad" driving, but an attorney knows that his idea of Òbad drivingÓ may be legally permissible.
• Mark Foster: The court never requires anyone to have an attorney. However, you are almost always better served by having one, even in traffic ticket and DWI cases. Prosecutors will take advantage of you if you are not represented by an attorney and you may not receive an important dismissal of excess charges or a reduction in the speed on your ticket which without such action can lead to increased insurance points and insurance premiums. It can also lead to increased driver's license points and loss of your driver's license. DWI cases are not always cut and dried. An experienced criminal defense attorney can evaluate your case and determine whether there are any defenses. If there are no defenses, a good attorney can help minimize the serious sentencing consequences you face and to obtain a limited driving privilege for you.
• Charles Morgan: Both DWI judicial hearings and DMV administrative hearings are quite technical, and above the knowledge and abilities of the average unrepresented defendant. If your case is not handled properly, not only could you lose your license, but also you could go to jail or prison for up to 2 years.
• Bush & Powers: Many people drive after drinking, not knowing that "drunk driving" is different from "impaired driving." Due to changes in the law, even first time offenders can get an active jail term or be required to have an Interlock Device installed in the car. Because of the VERY serious consequences associated with DWI's, you cannot afford to take a chance in selecting an attorney.